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Real Estate Agents

Help clients buy or sell property.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Below the statewide median
$18.63 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Below statewide average
Growth rate:  4.1%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Negotiate prices or other sales terms.
  • Develop professional relationships or networks.
  • Contact current or potential customers to promote products or services.
  • Contract real estate to clients.
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Job Title Examples:

Broker Associate
Sales Agent
Realtor

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $18.63
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Real Estate Agents *

Area Low Median High
U S
$17.95 $24.86 $38.91
Minnesota
$17.23 $18.63 $28.13
Central Minnesota
$16.62 $18.53 $23.03
Northeast Minnesota
$17.11 $17.71 $25.21
Northwest Minnesota
$17.21 $22.51 $36.21
Southeast Minnesota
$16.62 $19.05 $27.76
Southwest Minnesota
$15.69 $18.53 $22.59
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$17.55 $18.64 $31.21

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 2170 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Real Estate Agents most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in high demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.

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