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Job outlook for associate brokers in the United States
Associate broker job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected associate broker job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 30,100 new jobs for associate brokers are projected over the next decade.
Associate broker salaries have increased 6% for associate brokers in the last 5 years.
There are over 176,762 associate brokers currently employed in the United States.
There are 8,836 active associate broker job openings in the US.
The average associate broker salary is $64,361.
Are associate broker jobs in demand?
Yes, associate broker jobs are in demand. Associate broker demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Associate broker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of associate broker jobs and the average associate broker salary over time.
Associate broker jobs over time
Associate broker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 176,762 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 168,012 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 161,897 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 155,815 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 149,674 | 0.05% |
Average associate broker salary over time
Associate broker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,361 | $30.94 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $63,668 | $30.61 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $62,058 | $29.84 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $60,480 | $29.08 | --0.1% |
| 2021 | $60,544 | $29.11 | --0.1% |
Associate broker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of associate broker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where associate brokers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for associate brokers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 678 | 10% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 272 | 9% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 81 | 8% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 250 | 7% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 97 | 7% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 62 | 6% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 37 | 6% |
| 8 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 307 | 5% |
| 9 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 237 | 5% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 562 | 4% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 332 | 4% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 275 | 4% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 171 | 4% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 72 | 4% |
| 15 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 282 | 3% |
| 16 | New York | 19,849,399 | 410 | 2% |
| 17 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 228 | 2% |
| 18 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 160 | 2% |
| 19 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 138 | 2% |
| 20 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 122 | 2% |
Most common cities for associate brokers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freehold | 1 | 3% | $91,741 |
| 2 | Alpharetta | 1 | 2% | $45,996 |
| 3 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $77,882 |
| 4 | Brentwood | 1 | 2% | $54,467 |
| 5 | Stockton | 3 | 1% | $71,188 |
| 6 | Burbank | 1 | 1% | $60,566 |
| 7 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $69,550 |
| 8 | San Francisco | 3 | 0% | $71,091 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $45,631 |
| 10 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $52,150 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $60,170 |
| 12 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $78,604 |
| 13 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $62,988 |
| 14 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $72,551 |
| 15 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $56,584 |
| 16 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $68,013 |
| 17 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $59,363 |