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Real Estate Agent Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$22.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,342/year ($3,278/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 39th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 2,360 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $46,250 a year — though pay ranges from $32,160 for newcomers to $92,010 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,360 Real Estate Agent jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $46,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $39,342 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,370 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,538 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,342 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,278 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Tennessee?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Tennessee is $46,250 per year ($22.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,210 and $77,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $46,250, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $39,342 per year ($3,278 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 2,360 Real Estate Agent jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.