Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $102,990 | $55,733 | +85% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.51 | $26.79 | +85% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $95,449.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $76,437 | $47,250 | $162,000 | 187 |
The median annual salary for a Real Estate Agent in New York is $102,990, or about $49.51 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Real Estate Agents is $55,733. New York is +85% above the national median.
Entry-level real estate agents in New York typically earn from $47,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 8,660 real estate agent jobs on record and a median salary of $102,990, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.