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Real Estate Agent Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$22.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,020/year ($3,168/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 42nd of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 1,940 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $45,850 a year — though pay ranges from $20,210 for newcomers to $86,590 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,940 Real Estate Agent jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $45,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,020 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $45,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,322 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,508 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,001 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,020 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,168 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Louisiana?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Louisiana is $45,850 per year ($22.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,110 and $62,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $45,850, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $38,020 per year ($3,168 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 1,940 Real Estate Agent jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.