| Pay level | North Dakota |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (bottom 10%) | $36,500 |
| 25th percentile | n/a |
| Median (50th) | $73,920 |
| 75th percentile | n/a |
| 90th percentile (top 10%) | $116,000 (rounded) |
| Mean (average) | n/a |
Agent income · BLS May 2025
How much do real estate agents make in North Dakota?
Real estate sales agents in North Dakota earned a median of $73,920 a year in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bottom 10% earned less than $36,500 and the top 10% more than $116,000 (rounded). That median ranks #9 of 48 states with published data and is 40% higher than the U.S. median of $52,830.
Median pay
$73,920
BLS May 2025
Bottom 10% earn under
$36,500
10th percentile
Top 10% earn over
$116,000
90th percentile (rounded)
Payroll-employed agents
n/a
Excludes self-employed
What do real estate agents earn in North Dakota at each pay level?
Half of North Dakota's payroll-employed real estate agents earned more than $73,920 in May 2025 and half earned less. The middle 50% ranged from n/a to n/a, while the gap between the 10th percentile ($36,500) and the 90th ($116,000 (rounded)) shows how widely commission income varies.
How does North Dakota agent pay compare with the U.S.?
North Dakota's $73,920 median agent pay ranks #9 of 48 states and DC with published BLS data, 40% higher than the national median of $52,830. At the low end, North Dakota's 10th percentile is $36,500 versus $32,970 nationally.
| Measure | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual pay | $73,920 | $52,830 |
| 10th percentile | $36,500 | $32,970 |
| 90th percentile | $116,000 (rounded) | $124,000 (rounded) |
| Payroll employment | n/a | 193,370 |
What are home prices like in North Dakota’s real estate markets?
WealthyBud tracks 8 North Dakota housing markets. Their median listing prices have a midpoint of $359,947 as of September 2026, from $269,975 in Jamestown to $469,800 in Bismarck; 2 of 8 are below last year's asking price.
| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | $379,900 | +1.3% | 55 | 1,001 |
| Bismarck, ND | $469,800 | +5.0% | 39 | 364 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $369,894 | +16.2% | 61 | 257 |
| Minot, ND | $322,450 | +6.6% | 45 | 187 |
| Dickinson, ND | $350,000 | +0.7% | 77 | 127 |
| Wahpeton, ND | $293,525 | -18.7% | 44 | 100 |
Every tracked market is on the North Dakota housing market hub.
How are real estate agents paid in North Dakota?
Agents in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota, or compare every state in the agent salary by state table.
North Dakota real estate agent salary FAQ
What is the average real estate agent salary in North Dakota?
The median real estate sales agent in North Dakota earned $73,920 in May 2025 and the mean was n/a, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Commission income varies widely: the bottom 10% earned under $36,500 and the top 10% over $116,000 (rounded).
Do North Dakota real estate agents earn more than the national average?
North Dakota's $73,920 median is 40% higher than the U.S. median of $52,830 for real estate sales agents and ranks #9 of 48 states with published May 2025 data.
How much do new real estate agents make in North Dakota?
BLS does not publish pay by experience. The closest official benchmark is the 10th percentile: 10% of payroll-employed North Dakota agents earned less than $36,500 in May 2025. First-year commission income depends on how many deals an agent closes.
How are real estate agents paid in North Dakota?
Agents in North Dakota 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 North Dakota. They exclude self-employed agents and may not reflect total commission income. The 90th percentile is BLS's published value rounded to the nearest $1,000. n/a means BLS did not publish the value.