| Pay level | Arkansas |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (bottom 10%) | $24,600 |
| 25th percentile | $30,640 |
| Median (50th) | $38,180 |
| 75th percentile | $86,260 |
| 90th percentile (top 10%) | $100,800 |
| Mean (average) | $55,080 |
Agent income · BLS May 2025
How much do real estate agents make in Arkansas?
Real estate sales agents in Arkansas earned a median of $38,180 a year in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bottom 10% earned less than $24,600 and the top 10% more than $100,800. That median ranks #48 of 48 states with published data and is 28% lower than the U.S. median of $52,830.
Median pay
$38,180
BLS May 2025
Bottom 10% earn under
$24,600
10th percentile
Top 10% earn over
$100,800
90th percentile
Payroll-employed agents
1,640
Excludes self-employed
What do real estate agents earn in Arkansas at each pay level?
Half of Arkansas's payroll-employed real estate agents earned more than $38,180 in May 2025 and half earned less. The middle 50% ranged from $30,640 to $86,260, while the gap between the 10th percentile ($24,600) and the 90th ($100,800) shows how widely commission income varies.
How does Arkansas agent pay compare with the U.S.?
Arkansas's $38,180 median agent pay ranks #48 of 48 states and DC with published BLS data, 28% lower than the national median of $52,830. At the low end, Arkansas's 10th percentile is $24,600 versus $32,970 nationally.
| Measure | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual pay | $38,180 | $52,830 |
| 10th percentile | $24,600 | $32,970 |
| 90th percentile | $100,800 | $124,000 (rounded) |
| Payroll employment | 1,640 | 193,370 |
How many real estate agents work in Arkansas?
BLS counts about 1,640 real estate sales agents on Arkansas payrolls in May 2025, or 1.262 for every 1,000 jobs in the state. Real estate brokers there earned a $73,800 median. These counts exclude self-employed agents, who make up most of the profession, so the true number of active Arkansas agents is much higher.
What are home prices like in Arkansas’s real estate markets?
WealthyBud tracks 19 Arkansas housing markets. Their median listing prices have a midpoint of $259,300 as of September 2026, from $143,700 in Pine Bluff to $441,000 in Fayetteville; 10 of 19 are below last year's asking price.
| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $441,000 | -0.9% | 69 | 3,706 |
| Little Rock, AR | $294,975 | -1.5% | 54 | 3,133 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $349,500 | +7.5% | 77 | 959 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $262,500 | -4.6% | 64 | 922 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $242,450 | -2.9% | 66 | 616 |
| Harrison, AR | $318,250 | -2.1% | 73 | 384 |
Every tracked market is on the Arkansas housing market hub.
How are real estate agents paid in Arkansas?
Agents in Arkansas are almost always paid on commission, a percentage of each sale price split with their brokerage, not a fixed salary. Earnings rise with deal volume and price point, so BLS wage percentiles describe a wide range rather than guaranteed pay.
Four factors drive what a Arkansas agent actually takes home:
- Average sale price. A 2.5–3% commission on a $1M home dwarfs the same rate on a $250K home, so market and price tier matter more than hours worked.
- Deal volume. Income scales linearly with closings; the top decile simply completes more transactions per year.
- Commission split. New agents may keep 50–70% of each commission; established producers negotiate 80–100% splits or cap arrangements.
- Niche and referrals. Repeat and referral business lowers acquisition cost and lifts effective hourly pay over time.
Thinking about becoming an agent? See how to get a real estate license in Arkansas, or compare every state in the agent salary by state table.
Arkansas real estate agent salary FAQ
What is the average real estate agent salary in Arkansas?
The median real estate sales agent in Arkansas earned $38,180 in May 2025 and the mean was $55,080, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Commission income varies widely: the bottom 10% earned under $24,600 and the top 10% over $100,800.
Do Arkansas real estate agents earn more than the national average?
Arkansas's $38,180 median is 28% lower than the U.S. median of $52,830 for real estate sales agents and ranks #48 of 48 states with published May 2025 data.
How much do new real estate agents make in Arkansas?
BLS does not publish pay by experience. The closest official benchmark is the 10th percentile: 10% of payroll-employed Arkansas agents earned less than $24,600 in May 2025. First-year commission income depends on how many deals an agent closes.
How many real estate agents work in Arkansas?
BLS counts about 1,640 payroll-employed real estate sales agents in Arkansas (May 2025). Most agents are self-employed independent contractors and are not included, so the licensed agent count is far higher.
How are real estate agents paid in Arkansas?
Agents in Arkansas are almost always paid on commission, a share of each sale price split with their brokerage, rather than a salary. Income rises with deal volume and average sale price.
Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for wage-and-salary real estate sales agents in Arkansas. They exclude self-employed agents and may not reflect total commission income. n/a means BLS did not publish the value.