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Real Estate Agent Salary in Texas (2026)
$21.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,932/year ($3,244/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 43rd of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 22,250 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $45,740 a year — though pay ranges from $29,110 for newcomers to $120,050 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $120,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,250 Real Estate Agent jobs in Texas (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $45,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $38,932 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $45,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,309 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,499 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,932 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,244 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Texas?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Texas is $45,740 per year ($21.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,920 and $74,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Texas?
- On the median salary of $45,740, a single filer in Texas takes home about $38,932 per year ($3,244 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 22,250 Real Estate Agent jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.