Real Estate Brokers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$72,280
↑ 21.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Real Estate Brokers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Real Estate Brokers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 21.8% since 2011 ($59,340 → $72,280)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $72,280
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.1%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -17%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,280 | +14.6% |
| 2023 | $63,060 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $62,190 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | $62,010 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | $60,370 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | $59,720 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | $58,210 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | $56,730 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | $56,790 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | $56,860 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | $57,360 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | $59,580 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $58,350 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | $59,340 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.