Real Estate Sales Agents

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

Number of positions

2012: 12,600    2014: 12,960

Annual job postings

New: 180    Replacement: 270
(Total: 450)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$42,060
($20/hour)
Middle:
$72,330
($34/hour)
Up to:
$111,090
($53/hour)
Average:
$88,080
($42/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Long-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.