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The average residential sales salary in the United States stands at $76,748 annually. This figure reflects a variety of factors, including geographical location and years of experience. For instance, residential sales agents in metropolitan areas often earn more due to higher demand and cost of living adjustments.
Entry-level positions may start around $50,000, while seasoned professionals can earn upwards of $100,000. As agents gain experience, their ability to negotiate higher commissions and bonuses increases significantly.
In states like California and New York, salaries tend to be higher due to the competitive market and higher property values. Conversely, agents in less populated states may experience lower average salaries but may find more significant opportunities in rural markets.
Understanding these trends can help prospective residential sales professionals make informed career decisions and target their job searches effectively.
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| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level residential sales | $61,400 | $29.51 |
| Mid-level residential sales | $79,100 | $38.02 |
| Senior-level residential sales | $126,000 | $60.74 |
The average residential sales salary in Washington, New Jersey, and Massachusetts are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average residential sales salary states are Missouri, Florida, and Iowa.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $92,286 | $44.37 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $90,683 | $43.60 |
| 3 | Texas | $87,140 | $41.89 |
| 4 | Utah | $81,266 | $39.07 |
| 5 | Vermont | $83,283 | $40.04 |
| 6 | South Carolina | $83,430 | $40.11 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $90,371 | $43.45 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $83,631 | $40.21 |
| 9 | New York | $86,502 | $41.59 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $83,581 | $40.18 |
| 11 | Washington | $96,933 | $46.60 |
| 12 | Delaware | $87,000 | $41.83 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $76,418 | $36.74 |
| 14 | Maine | $78,524 | $37.75 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $79,976 | $38.45 |
| 16 | California | $85,159 | $40.94 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $79,321 | $38.14 |
| 18 | Oregon | $78,355 | $37.67 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $74,045 | $35.60 |
| 20 | Nevada | $76,231 | $36.65 |
| 21 | Maryland | $79,757 | $38.34 |
| 22 | Kansas | $75,586 | $36.34 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $75,024 | $36.07 |
| 24 | Virginia | $77,334 | $37.18 |
| 25 | Ohio | $70,115 | $33.71 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $71,523 | $34.39 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $76,150 | $36.61 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $70,081 | $33.69 |
| 29 | Michigan | $74,592 | $35.86 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $73,722 | $35.44 |
| 31 | Alabama | $70,454 | $33.87 |
| 32 | Indiana | $72,220 | $34.72 |
| 33 | Arizona | $72,284 | $34.75 |
| 34 | Rhode Island | $69,365 | $33.35 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $73,540 | $35.36 |
| 36 | Illinois | $73,122 | $35.15 |
| 37 | Alaska | $79,791 | $38.36 |
| 38 | Georgia | $71,326 | $34.29 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $68,244 | $32.81 |
| 40 | Florida | $68,123 | $32.75 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $71,802 | $34.52 |
| 42 | Montana | $65,050 | $31.27 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $71,011 | $34.14 |
| 44 | Colorado | $73,273 | $35.23 |
| 45 | Iowa | $67,124 | $32.27 |
| 46 | Idaho | $68,768 | $33.06 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $68,408 | $32.89 |
| 48 | District of Columbia | $73,006 | $35.10 |
| 49 | Missouri | $68,160 | $32.77 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $66,291 | $31.87 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $46,948 | $22.57 |
The highest-paying cities for residential sales are Walla Walla, WA, Edison, NJ, and Cheyenne, WY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walla Walla, WA | $98,320 | $47.27 |
| 2 | Edison, NJ | $92,394 | $44.42 |
| 3 | Cheyenne, WY | $90,601 | $43.56 |
| 4 | Lubbock, TX | $88,228 | $42.42 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $86,918 | $41.79 |
| 6 | Brookfield, WI | $84,012 | $40.39 |
| 7 | Santa Clarita, CA | $83,334 | $40.06 |
| 8 | Mount Pleasant, SC | $83,258 | $40.03 |
| 9 | Crofton, MD | $79,826 | $38.38 |
| 10 | Las Vegas, NV | $75,424 | $36.26 |
| 11 | Sioux Falls, SD | $75,184 | $36.15 |
| 12 | Kansas City, KS | $74,790 | $35.96 |
| 13 | Fountain, CO | $74,433 | $35.79 |
| 14 | Battle Creek, MI | $74,321 | $35.73 |
| 15 | Charlotte, NC | $73,806 | $35.48 |
| 16 | Washington, DC | $73,005 | $35.10 |
| 17 | Eagan, MN | $72,021 | $34.63 |
| 18 | Dunwoody, GA | $71,269 | $34.26 |
| 19 | Daytona Beach, FL | $69,405 | $33.37 |
A residential sales's salary ranges from $53,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $110,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $110,000 | $9,167 | $53 |
| 75th Percentile | $92,000 | $7,667 | $44 |
| Average | $76,748 | $6,396 | $37 |
| 25th Percentile | $63,000 | $5,250 | $30 |
| 10th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
The highest paying types of residential sales are outside sales, outside sales consultant, and sales professional.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | $51,504 | $4,292 | $24.76 | 199,588 |
| Sales Representative | $56,591 | $4,716 | $27.21 | 205,456 |
| Sales Professional | $68,809 | $5,734 | $33.08 | 347,888 |
| Sales Internship | $34,460 | $2,872 | $16.57 | 341,195 |
| Sales Consultant | $60,135 | $5,011 | $28.91 | 227,636 |
| Outbound Sales Representative | $45,723 | $3,810 | $21.98 | 240,781 |
Top companies hiring residential sales now:
Residential sales salaries at American Residential Services and Buckle are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average residential sales salary at companies like Integral Ad Science and Patterson Companies are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Residential Services | $104,813 | $50.39 |
| 2 | Buckle | $104,469 | $50.23 |
| 3 | Integral Ad Science | $101,236 | $48.67 |
| 4 | Patterson Companies | $84,132 | $40.45 |
| 5 | PC WOW | $83,853 | $40.31 |
| 6 | Ascena Retail Group | $83,174 | $39.99 |
| 7 | Edifecs | $81,696 | $39.28 |
| 8 | NICE Systems | $81,283 | $39.08 |
| 9 | Integral Group | $80,731 | $38.81 |
| 10 | Erie Homes for Children and Adults | $79,799 | $38.36 |
| 11 | TOTAL Mechanical | $79,139 | $38.05 |
| 12 | Vector Security | $78,804 | $37.89 |
| 13 | Cc Meyers | $78,072 | $37.53 |
| 14 | Transwest | $77,949 | $37.48 |
| 15 | Paul Davis USA | $76,805 | $36.93 |
| 16 | WOW! Internet | $76,624 | $36.84 |
| 17 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing | $75,460 | $36.28 |
| 18 | Champion Homes | $73,774 | $35.47 |
| 19 | greatoutdoors | $72,355 | $34.79 |
| 20 | Ollie's Bargain Outlet | $71,760 | $34.50 |
The average residential sales salary has risen by $10,547 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average residential sales earned $66,201 annually, but today, they earn $76,748 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for residential sales over the last decade.
Compare residential sales salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare residential sales salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,700 | $36.90 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $74,100 | $35.63 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $72,300 | $34.78 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $70,400 | $33.87 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | $70,700 | $33.97 | +2.5% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closet Factory | In Home Sales | Houston, TX | 06/29/2025 | $100,000 |
| Quility | Remote Sales From Home | Noma, FL | 06/27/2025 | $80,000 |
| Quility | Remote Sales From Home | Phoenix, AZ | 06/27/2025 | $80,000 |
| Quility | Remote Sales From Home | DeSoto, TX | 06/27/2025 | $80,000 |
| American Residential Services | In-Home Hvac Sales | Orlando, FL | 06/25/2025 | $100,000 |
| Three Stone Homes | ***Home Sales-Rogersville/Springfield*** | Noel, MO | 06/18/2025 | $40,000 |
| Homeparamount | 110Z-Salaried Residential Sales Insp. | Annapolis, MD | 06/16/2025 | $24,000 |
| American Residential Services | In-Home Sales-Durham/Greensboro | Durham, NC | 06/15/2025 | $100,000 |
| ARS | In-Home Sales-Durham/Greensboro | Durham, NC | 06/02/2025 | $100,000 |
| ARS | In-Home Hvac Sales | Miami, FL | 06/02/2025 | $100,000 |
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