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Compare real estate agent licensing requirements across 49 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$54,593
across 49 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 49 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48,740#32 | 1 mo#8 | —#33 | — |
| Alaska | $85,800#2 | 3 wk#3 | —#45 | — |
| Arizona | $53,370#22 | 1 mo#8 | —#12 | — |
| Arkansas | $38,450#47 | 1 mo#8 | —#10 | — |
| California | $62,420#8 | 3 mo#49 | —#46 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $61,690#11 | 1 mo#35 | —#38 | — |
| Connecticut | $45,670#39 | 1 mo#31 | —#49 | — |
| Delaware | $48,450#34 | 1 mo#35 | —#32 | — |
| District of Columbia | $43,720#42 | 3 wk#3 | —#37 | — |
| Florida | $50,140#27 | 1 mo#31 | —#6 | — |
| Georgia | $56,190#15 | 1 mo#31 | —#34 | — |
| Hawaii | $47,020#38 | 1 mo#8 | —#40 | — |
| Idaho | $37,090#48 | 1 mo#35 | —#21 | — |
| Illinois | $51,210#23 | 1 mo#8 | —#24 | — |
| Indiana | $50,990#24 | 1 mo#8 | —#4 | — |
| Iowa | $36,420#49 | 2 mo#44 | —#26 | — |
| Kansas | $44,290#40 | 1 mo#8 | —#29 | — |
| Kentucky | $39,270#45 | 1 mo#8 | —#48 | — |
| Louisiana | $39,840#44 | 1 mo#8 | —#39 | — |
| Maine | $59,990#12 | 3 wk#3 | —#14 | — |
| Maryland | $49,770#30 | 1 mo#8 | —#3 | — |
| Massachusetts | $85,170#3 | 1 mo#35 | —#24 | — |
| Michigan | $55,600#17 | 3 wk#3 | —#19 | — |
| Minnesota | $47,650#37 | 1 mo#8 | —#16 | — |
| Mississippi | $50,460#25 | 1 mo#8 | —#20 | — |
| Missouri | $38,910#46 | 1 mo#8 | —#13 | — |
| Montana | $56,670#14 | 1 mo#8 | —#18 | — |
| Nebraska | $48,550#33 | 1 mo#8 | —#29 | — |
| Nevada | $49,990#28 | 1 mo#8 | —#31 | — |
| New Hampshire | $55,620#16 | 2 wk#1 | —#7 | — |
| New Jersey | $66,680#7 | 1 mo#8 | —#27 | — |
| New Mexico | $79,790#5 | 1 mo#35 | —#41 | — |
| New York | $97,440#1 | 1 mo#8 | —#1 | — |
| North Carolina | $47,840#36 | 1 mo#8 | —#9 | — |
| North Dakota | $61,830#9 | 1 mo#35 | —#36 | — |
| Ohio | $43,860#41 | 1 mo#35 | —#17 | — |
| Oregon | $48,030#35 | 2 mo#44 | —#42 | 3 wk#2 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,590#21 | 1 mo#8 | —#5 | — |
| Rhode Island | $55,460#18 | 3 wk#3 | —#22 | — |
| South Carolina | $49,990#28 | 1 mo#31 | —#8 | — |
| South Dakota | $54,410#20 | 2 mo#44 | —#43 | — |
| Texas | $50,150#26 | 2 mo#44 | —#28 | — |
| Utah | $55,380#19 | 2 mo#44 | —#23 | 1 mo#3 |
| Vermont | $82,630#4 | 2 wk#1 | —#15 | — |
| Virginia | $61,790#10 | 1 mo#35 | —#35 | — |
| Washington | $76,980#6 | 1 mo#8 | —#44 | — |
| West Virginia | $57,550#13 | 1 mo#35 | —#11 | — |
| Wisconsin | $49,480#31 | 1 mo#8 | —#2 | — |
| Wyoming | $43,040#43 | 1 mo#8 | —#46 | — |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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