Average Real Estate Agent Salary in New Jersey

Sales · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Real Estate Agent in New Jersey earns $66,100 per year, which is above the national average of $62,190. This translates to approximately $31.78 per hour, $2,542 biweekly, or $5,508 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$49,600	$23.85
Average (50th)	$66,100	$31.78
Experienced (75th)	$76,000	$36.55
Top Earners (90th)	$85,900	$41.30

Real Estate Agent Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$71,400	$5,950/mo
Jersey City	$67,400	$5,617/mo
Trenton	$64,800	$5,400/mo
Edison	$62,800	$5,233/mo
Princeton	$61,500	$5,125/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Sales
Typical Education	High school + license
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Real Estate Agents in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for sales professionals.

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