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Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Louisiana

Median: $45,850 / year · $22.04 / hr · 2025

13% below the U.S. average

Mean
$51,560
$24.79 / hr
Median hourly
$22.04 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$20,210 – $86,590
U.S. median
$52,830
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$20,210
  • Median$45,850
  • Mean$51,560
  • 90th percentile$86,590

U.S. median $52,830

Take-home estimate

$37,583

On a $45,850 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$3,518 (7.7%)
  • State income tax$1,241 (2.7%)
  • Social Security$2,843 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$665 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$37,583 (82.0%)
  • Share of $45,850 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$51,978

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Louisiana RPP is 88.2 (12% below the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Louisiana

Accountants and Auditors $73,810 +$27,960 vs this job

ZIP codes in Louisiana

70726Denham Springs city70072Marrero CDP70065Kenner city70301Chackbay CDP70769Prairieville CDP70737Gonzales city70816Baton Rouge city71111Bossier City city70810Oak Hills Place CDP70056Terrytown CDP70433Covington city70506Lafayette city

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Highest-paying states for Real Estate Sales Agents

Louisiana ranks #42 of 48 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($45,850).

Real Estate Sales Agents median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest District of Columbia$123,770
#2New York$102,990
#3New Jersey$99,990
#4Alaska$89,170
#5Nevada$79,990
#6Washington$79,130
#7Montana$79,100
#8New Mexico$76,170
#9North Dakota$73,920
#10South Dakota$65,170
#11Virginia$63,980
#12Colorado$63,670
#13Oregon$61,610
#14Alabama$60,890
#15Rhode Island$60,310
#16Illinois$59,220
#17West Virginia$59,050
#18Arizona$58,780
#19Kentucky$58,610
#20Wisconsin$58,120
#21Michigan$57,880
#22New Hampshire$57,620
#23California$57,560
#24Maine$56,930
#25South Carolina$56,580
#26Pennsylvania$56,040
#27Maryland$52,630
#28North Carolina$51,240
#29Utah$50,720
#30Wyoming$49,990
#31Florida$49,310
#32Oklahoma$47,980
#33Nebraska$47,240
#34Delaware$47,180
#35Indiana$46,880
#36Connecticut$46,770
#37Georgia$46,730
#38Minnesota$46,410
#39Tennessee$46,250
#40Ohio$46,240
#41Hawaii$46,220
#42Louisiana$45,850
#43Texas$45,740
#44Missouri$43,960
#45Idaho$39,820
#46Kansas$39,770
#47Mississippi$39,550
#48 Lowest Arkansas$38,180

Frequently asked questions

What is the median real estate sales agents salary in Louisiana?
The OEWS median is $45,850 per year ($22.04 / hr) (2025), 13% below the U.S. average.
How much does a real estate sales agents make per hour in Louisiana?
The OEWS hourly median is $22.04 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $37,583 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does real estate sales agents pay compare nationally?
The Louisiana median is 13% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $52,830.
Which states pay real estate sales agentss the most?
District of Columbia has the highest published OEWS median at $123,770. Louisiana ranks #42 of 48.
What is that salary worth after Louisiana living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 88.2 (U.S. = 100), 12% below the U.S. average. $45,850 in Louisiana has about the same purchasing power as $51,978 at U.S. average prices.