Agent income
Real estate agent salary in Rhode Island
What real estate agents actually earn in Rhode Island — 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
$60k
▲ 13% vs US
Top 10% earn
$122k+
High producers
Entry level
$33k
First year or two
Rhode Island agent earnings by experience
Real estate agent income in Rhode Island is commission-driven, so the spread is wide: newer agents building a pipeline earn near $33,000, the typical agent lands around $60,000, and the top decile clears $122,000. 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 Rhode Island.
Rhode Island salary FAQs
What is the average real estate agent salary in Rhode Island?
The median real estate agent in Rhode Island earns roughly $60,000 per year. Because pay is commission-based, entry agents often earn near $33,000 while top producers exceed $122,000.
Do Rhode Island real estate agents earn more than the national average?
Rhode Island's median of about $60,000 is above the national median of $53,000 for real estate sales agents — roughly 13% higher.
How do real estate agents get paid in Rhode Island?
Agents in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island — 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.