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Real Estate Agent

A comprehensive guide to Real Estate Agent licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$54,880 / yr

Min. Education

Varies by state board

Job Outlook

Stable

Top Paying State

New York

Coverage: 50 states

Top Paying State

New York

97,440 / yr

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Rank #2

Alaska

85,800 / yr

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Rank #3

Massachusetts

85,170 / yr

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State	Median Salary	License Type	Education Required	Est. Timeline	Action
NY New YorkCompact: No	97,440Avg. Growth	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	6-24 months	Details
AK AlaskaCompact: Yes	85,800Avg. Growth	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	6-24 months	Details
MA MassachusettsCompact: Yes	85,170Avg. Growth	Stand-alone license	Specific course required	6-24 months	Details
VT VermontCompact: Pending	82,630Avg. Growth	Tied to business	Specific course required	6-24 months	Details
NM New MexicoCompact: Yes	79,790Avg. Growth	Stand-alone license	Specific course required	6-24 months	Details
WA WashingtonCompact: No	76,980Avg. Growth	Stand-alone license	Specific course required	6-24 months	Details