Agent income

Real estate agent salary in West Virginia

What real estate agents actually earn in West Virginia — 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
$59k
▲ 11% vs US
Top 10% earn
$97k+
High producers
Entry level
$32k
First year or two
West Virginia agent earnings by experience
Entry (first year or two)
$32k
Median
$59k
Experienced
$78k
Top 10%
$97k

Real estate agent income in West Virginia is commission-driven, so the spread is wide: newer agents building a pipeline earn near $32,000, the typical agent lands around $59,000, and the top decile clears $97,000. 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 West Virginia.

West Virginia salary FAQs

What is the average real estate agent salary in West Virginia?
The median real estate agent in West Virginia earns roughly $59,000 per year. Because pay is commission-based, entry agents often earn near $32,000 while top producers exceed $97,000.
Do West Virginia real estate agents earn more than the national average?
West Virginia's median of about $59,000 is above the national median of $53,000 for real estate sales agents — roughly 11% higher.
How do real estate agents get paid in West Virginia?
Agents in West Virginia 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 West Virginia — 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.