Real Estate Agent

Code: 41-9022.00

Also known as: Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Salesperson, Realtor, Realtor Associate, Sales Agent

Description: The primary responsibility of a Real Estate Agent is to help people buy, sell or rent their homes, land or commercial properties. Agents work for Real Estate Brokers.Although there is no education requirement, every state has laws that require real estate agents to be licensed. This means that they must complete a specific number of hours of real estate training and pass an exam. Some states have additional requirements.

Real Estate Agent

Typical wages


10% $25,100
25% $33,370
Median $49,040
75% $76,720
90% $112,410
10% $12.07
25% $16.05
Median $23.58
75% $36.88
90% $54.05

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
376,500
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
385,200
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 32,400