Agent income

Real estate agent salary in North Dakota

What real estate agents actually earn in North Dakota — entry, median and top-producer pay, and how it stacks up against the national median. Remember: agent pay is commission-based, so effort and price point drive the range.

Median salary
$74k
▲ 40% vs US
Top 10% earn
$116k+
High producers
Entry level
$41k
First year or two
North Dakota agent earnings by experience
Entry (first year or two)
$41k
Median
$74k
Experienced
$95k
Top 10%
$116k

Real estate agent income in North Dakota is commission-driven, so the spread is wide: newer agents building a pipeline earn near $41,000, the typical agent lands around $74,000, and the top decile clears $116,000. The fastest lever on income is average sale price — which is why luxury markets pay disproportionately. Ready to start? See how to get licensed in North Dakota.

North Dakota salary FAQs

What is the average real estate agent salary in North Dakota?
The median real estate agent in North Dakota earns roughly $74,000 per year. Because pay is commission-based, entry agents often earn near $41,000 while top producers exceed $116,000.
Do North Dakota real estate agents earn more than the national average?
North Dakota's median of about $74,000 is above the national median of $53,000 for real estate sales agents — roughly 40% higher.
How do real estate agents get paid in North Dakota?
Agents in North Dakota are almost always paid on commission — a percentage of each property's sale price, split with their brokerage — rather than a fixed salary. Income scales with deal volume and price point.
Salary figures are official U.S. government wage statistics for real estate sales agents in North Dakota — May 2025 estimates, rounded to the nearest $1,000. Reported wages reflect W-2 employment; actual commission income varies widely by brokerage, market and production.