How to become real estate brokerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$73,220
25th–75th pct. $46,480–$103,360
Top pay (est.)
$186,300
Top 10% $143,300
Pay in 5 years
$83,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$94,400est.
$81,200–$109,600
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
59%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.8%
7,800 openings / yr
How to become real estate brokers
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Real Estate Brokers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsSelling or Influencing OthersIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Important abilities
Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as real estate brokers
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.