Real Estate Sales Agent Salary in Wisconsin (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Real Estate Sales Agents in Wisconsin, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Wisconsin Median
$58,120
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.94
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $52,830
State Rank
#20 of 48
5,680 employed here

How much does a Real Estate Sales Agent make in Wisconsin?

Real Estate Sales Agents in Wisconsin take home a median of $58,120 annually — roughly $27.94 an hour — which runs 10% above the national median of $52,830.

Within Wisconsin, entry-level pay starts around $37,960 while the top 10% make $96,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,210 and $72,000 a year.

Real Estate Sales Agent salary range in Wisconsin

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,960$18.25
25th percentile (early career)$45,210$21.74
50th percentile (median)$58,120$27.94
75th percentile (experienced)$72,000$34.62
90th percentile (top earners)$96,780$46.53

How Wisconsin compares

Wisconsin ranks 20th out of 48 states and territories for Real Estate Sales Agent pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$123,770
2New York$102,990
3New Jersey$99,990
4Alaska$89,170
5Nevada$79,990

Working as a Real Estate Sales Agent in Wisconsin

Nationally, about 193,000 people work as Real Estate Sales Agents in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Wisconsin pay ($58,120) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Real Estate Sales Agent make in Wisconsin?
The median Real Estate Sales Agent salary in Wisconsin is $58,120 per year, or about $27.94 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,960 at the entry level to $96,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Wisconsin pay compare to the national average?
Wisconsin pays Real Estate Sales Agents about 10% more than the national median of $52,830. Wisconsin ranks 20th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Wisconsin a good state for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Yes on pay — Wisconsin pays above the national median for this occupation, at $58,120 a year. About 5,680 Real Estate Sales Agents are employed in Wisconsin. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wisconsin?
The highest-paying occupations in Wisconsin include Cardiologist ($636,580), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($572,060), Anesthesiologist ($443,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.