Real estate agent demographics and statistics in the US
Real estate agent demographics research summary. Zippia estimates real estate agent demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our real estate agent estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about real estate agents after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 168,016 real estate agents currently employed in the United States.
- 56.6% of all real estate agents are women, while 43.4% are men.
- The average real estate agent age is 49 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of real estate agents is White (70.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.0%), Asian (6.8%) and Black or African American (5.2%).
- Real estate agents are most in-demand in San Diego, CA.
- The finance industry is the highest-paying for real estate agents.
- 13% of all real estate agents are LGBT.
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Real estate agent demographics by:
Real estate agent gender statistics
56.6% of real estate agents are women and 43.4% of real estate agents are men.
- Female, 56.6%
- Male, 43.4%
Real estate agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% |
| Male | 43.4% |
Real estate agent gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,081
Female income
$87,645
Real estate agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in real estate agent positions over time. Currently, 56.6% of real estate agents are female.
Real estate agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.24% | 53.76% |
| 2011 | 47.14% | 52.86% |
| 2012 | 45.50% | 54.50% |
| 2013 | 45.82% | 54.18% |
| 2014 | 43.43% | 56.57% |
| 2015 | 45.02% | 54.98% |
| 2016 | 44.93% | 55.07% |
| 2017 | 46.29% | 53.71% |
| 2018 | 44.73% | 55.27% |
| 2019 | 45.16% | 54.84% |
| 2020 | 45.39% | 54.61% |
| 2021 | 43.41% | 56.59% |
Real estate agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared real estate agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Real Estate Agent | 43% | 57% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Real estate agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among real estate agents is White, which makes up 70.3% of all real estate agents. Comparatively, 13.0% of real estate agents are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of real estate agents are Asian.
- White, 70.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Real estate agent race
| Real estate agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Real estate agent race and ethnicity over time
See how real estate agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Real estate agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.34% | 5.06% | 5.38% | 10.47% |
| 2011 | 76.83% | 5.01% | 6.00% | 10.40% |
| 2012 | 77.05% | 5.13% | 5.27% | 10.69% |
| 2013 | 76.67% | 5.12% | 5.48% | 11.32% |
| 2014 | 76.44% | 5.28% | 5.52% | 11.01% |
| 2015 | 76.44% | 4.98% | 5.44% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 75.75% | 4.56% | 6.12% | 11.93% |
| 2017 | 74.43% | 4.95% | 6.17% | 12.45% |
| 2018 | 74.76% | 4.85% | 6.30% | 11.97% |
| 2019 | 75.19% | 4.96% | 6.25% | 11.65% |
| 2020 | 72.32% | 5.16% | 6.77% | 12.21% |
| 2021 | 70.32% | 5.24% | 6.80% | 13.02% |
Real estate agent wage gap by race
According to our data, white real estate agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american real estate agents have the lowest average salary at $87,424.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,280 |
| White | $95,191 |
| Black or African American | $87,424 |
| Asian | $94,366 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,369 |
Average real estate agent age
See how the average age of real estate agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Real estate agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 49 |
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 47 |
| Asian | 46 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 45 |
Real estate agent age breakdown
The average age of real estate agents is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the real estate agent population.
Real estate agent age breakdown
| Real Estate Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Real estate agent educational attainment
The most common degree for real estate agents is bachelor's degree, with 59% of real estate agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Real estate agents by degree level
| Real estate agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Real estate agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, real estate agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $99,151 annually. With a Doctorate degree, real estate agents earn a median annual income of $97,083 compared to $96,379 for real estate agents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,151 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $86,595 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,379 |
| Doctorate Degree | $97,083 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $87,054 |
Real estate agent employment statistics
Most real estate agents work for a private in the real estate industry.
Company size where real estate agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where real estate agents work.
Real estate agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Real estate agent jobs by company type
Employees with the real estate agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most real estate agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Real estate agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 92% |
| Government | 2% |
Real estate agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for real estate agents are real estate, finance and construction.
Real estate agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 77% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Real estate agent turnover and employment statistics
Real estate agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for real estate agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Real estate agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Real estate agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 4.58% |
| 2013 | 3.58% |
| 2014 | 3.10% |
| 2015 | 2.65% |
| 2016 | 2.38% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.10% |
| 2020 | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 4.98% |
Average real estate agent tenure
The average real estate agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39,199 real estate agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Real estate agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Real estate agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of real estate agents that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Solutions Engineer | 6.51% | 140,800 |
| Campus Marketing Representative | 6.75% | 71,153 |
| Party Plan Selling Distributor | 7.95% | 4,002 |
| Advertisement Distributor | 8.25% | 2,614 |
| Telemarketing Representative | 11.06% | 101,406 |
| Real Estate Agent | 12.76% | - |
Similar real estate agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Solutions Engineer | 6.51% | 140,800 |
| Campus Marketing Representative | 6.75% | 71,153 |
| Party Plan Selling Distributor | 7.95% | 4,002 |
| Advertisement Distributor | 8.25% | 2,614 |
| Telemarketing Representative | 11.06% | 101,406 |
Foreign languages spoken by real estate agents
The most common foreign language among real estate agents is Spanish at 57.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 57.2%
- French, 7.5%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- German, 4.1%
- Chinese, 3.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Real estate agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.2% |
| French | 7.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| German | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |
