Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Real Estate Brokers

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1New Jersey$111,390
  2. 2Connecticut$105,800
  3. 3Utah$92,830
  4. 4Washington$82,790
  5. 5Alabama$82,630
  6. 6Michigan$82,510
  7. 7Maryland$81,550
  8. 8California$80,450
  9. 9New Mexico$80,340
  10. 10Colorado$79,970
  11. 11Virginia$77,270
  12. 12Vermont$76,920
  13. 13Indiana$75,000
  14. 14Hawaii$74,310
  15. 15Arizona$74,260