| Pay level | Florida |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (bottom 10%) | $31,190 |
| 25th percentile | $39,330 |
| Median (50th) | $49,310 |
| 75th percentile | $79,990 |
| 90th percentile (top 10%) | $153,200 |
| Mean (average) | $73,600 |
Agent income · BLS May 2025
How much do real estate agents make in Florida?
Real estate sales agents in Florida earned a median of $49,310 a year in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bottom 10% earned less than $31,190 and the top 10% more than $153,200. That median ranks #31 of 48 states with published data and is 7% lower than the U.S. median of $52,830.
Median pay
$49,310
BLS May 2025
Bottom 10% earn under
$31,190
10th percentile
Top 10% earn over
$153,200
90th percentile
Payroll-employed agents
26,790
Excludes self-employed
What do real estate agents earn in Florida at each pay level?
Half of Florida's payroll-employed real estate agents earned more than $49,310 in May 2025 and half earned less. The middle 50% ranged from $39,330 to $79,990, while the gap between the 10th percentile ($31,190) and the 90th ($153,200) shows how widely commission income varies.
How does Florida agent pay compare with the U.S.?
Florida's $49,310 median agent pay ranks #31 of 48 states and DC with published BLS data, 7% lower than the national median of $52,830. At the low end, Florida's 10th percentile is $31,190 versus $32,970 nationally.
| Measure | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual pay | $49,310 | $52,830 |
| 10th percentile | $31,190 | $32,970 |
| 90th percentile | $153,200 | $124,000 (rounded) |
| Payroll employment | 26,790 | 193,370 |
How many real estate agents work in Florida?
BLS counts about 26,790 real estate sales agents on Florida payrolls in May 2025, or 2.698 for every 1,000 jobs in the state. Real estate brokers there earned a $66,010 median. These counts exclude self-employed agents, who make up most of the profession, so the true number of active Florida agents is much higher.
What are home prices like in Florida’s real estate markets?
WealthyBud tracks 31 Florida housing markets. Their median listing prices have a midpoint of $379,000 as of September 2026, from $284,950 in Sebring to $1.28M in Boca Raton; 25 of 31 are below last year's asking price.
| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $490,000 | -2.0% | 85 | 41,277 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $490,000 | -2.0% | 85 | 41,277 |
| Tampa, FL | $385,398 | -6.6% | 76 | 17,965 |
| Orlando, FL | $410,000 | -2.5% | 77 | 13,869 |
| Palm Beach, FL | $472,000 | -2.7% | 79 | 9,942 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $379,900 | -5.0% | 91 | 9,173 |
Every tracked market is on the Florida housing market hub.
How are real estate agents paid in Florida?
Agents in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida, or compare every state in the agent salary by state table.
Florida real estate agent salary FAQ
What is the average real estate agent salary in Florida?
The median real estate sales agent in Florida earned $49,310 in May 2025 and the mean was $73,600, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Commission income varies widely: the bottom 10% earned under $31,190 and the top 10% over $153,200.
Do Florida real estate agents earn more than the national average?
Florida's $49,310 median is 7% lower than the U.S. median of $52,830 for real estate sales agents and ranks #31 of 48 states with published May 2025 data.
How much do new real estate agents make in Florida?
BLS does not publish pay by experience. The closest official benchmark is the 10th percentile: 10% of payroll-employed Florida agents earned less than $31,190 in May 2025. First-year commission income depends on how many deals an agent closes.
How many real estate agents work in Florida?
BLS counts about 26,790 payroll-employed real estate sales agents in Florida (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 Florida?
Agents in Florida 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 Florida. They exclude self-employed agents and may not reflect total commission income. n/a means BLS did not publish the value.