How Much Do Real Estate Agents Make in Texas?
Real estate sales agents in Texas earned a median of $45,740 a year and a mean of $63,610, according to BLS estimates for May 2025. The U.S. median was $52,830. These figures cover 22,250 payroll jobs in Texas and include commissions, but not self-employed agents.
Texas real estate agent salary vs the U.S.
The median is the middle value: half of the jobs paid more and half paid less. The mean averages all pay, so a small number of very high earners can pull it up; the median is less affected.
| Area | Median pay | Mean pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $45,740 | $63,610 | 22,250 |
| United States | $52,830 | $69,510 | 193,370 |
Source: bls.gov, checked U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, SOC 41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents.
Real estate agent pay in Texas metro areas
BLS publishes metro estimates where its sample allows. These are the Texas metro areas with the most real estate sales agent jobs among those with published pay.
| Metro area | Median pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $44,580 | 6,950 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $49,250 | 5,320 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,740 | 2,580 |
Source: bls.gov, checked U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, SOC 41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents.
Of these, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX had the highest median: $49,250.
What the BLS numbers cover
The figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for real estate sales agents. OEWS counts workers paid a wage or salary by an employer, and its wages include commissions. It does not cover self-employed workers, so agents who are not on a payroll are not in these numbers. Source: BLS OEWS FAQ.
How Texas agents get paid
In Texas a sales agent is paid through the sponsoring broker: TREC states that all commissions must be paid through the agent's sponsoring broker, and the agent's agreement with the broker should address how compensation is handled. Source: TREC FAQ.
Getting licensed first
Before any commission you need a license: see how to get a Texas real estate license and the Texas schools ranked by pass rate.
What it costs to start
Getting licensed in Texas costs $750 to $1,420, course and fees included (fingerprints if required). See the cost breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average real estate agent salary in Texas?
BLS puts the mean at $63,610 and the median at $45,740 for May 2025, for real estate sales agents on payrolls.
Do real estate agents in Texas earn a salary or commission?
Agents are paid through their sponsoring broker, and TREC requires all commissions to go through that broker. How pay is split is set in the agent's agreement with the broker.