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Real Estate Agent Salary in Missouri (2026)
$21.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,373/year ($3,031/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 44th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 21% below the national average. Of the 1,590 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $43,960 a year — though pay ranges from $30,160 for newcomers to $104,770 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,590 Real Estate Agent jobs in Missouri (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $43,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,373 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $43,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,095 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,363 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,129 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,373 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,031 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Missouri?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Missouri is $43,960 per year ($21.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,180 and $63,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $43,960, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $36,373 per year ($3,031 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 1,590 Real Estate Agent jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.