Prevailing Wage for Real Estate Sales Agents
Prevailing wage for Real Estate Sales Agents is set by DOL using regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, giving every sponsored Real Estate Agent or Real Estate Salesperson a location-specific salary floor. DOL assigns four experience levels, so the floor a Realtor must meet in New York differs significantly from one in a mid-size market.
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Entry-level agents with limited independent transaction experience, typically newer licensees working under close supervision. Suitable for candidates who have completed licensing requirements but have not yet handled a full deal cycle independently or managed their own client portfolio.
Qualified agents with some independent transaction history who apply standard real estate practices with moderate oversight. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Real Estate Sales Agents, reflecting the practical experience most mid-career sponsored agents bring to a role.
Experienced agents who handle complex transactions, mentor junior staff, or manage specialized property segments independently. These professionals exercise judgment on non-routine deal structures and typically carry a track record across multiple property types or market conditions.
Fully competent senior agents who lead transaction teams, set office-level strategy, or specialize in high-value commercial or luxury residential portfolios. These roles require deep market expertise and often involve training others or representing institutional clients with minimal supervision.
Prevailing Wage for Real Estate Sales Agents by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch for commission-only comp structure traps
Real estate roles frequently blend base salary with variable commission. DOL prevailing wage compliance applies to guaranteed base pay only. Confirm your offer letter separates base from commission so the floor is met without relying on deal-dependent earnings.
Flag petroleum-market metros before comparing offers
Midland and Odessa, TX post some of the widest wage spreads for this occupation, with upper-level floors far above national medians. If your worksite is an energy-economy metro, benchmark against the local prevailing wage, not national figures, before evaluating an offer.
Check whether your title files under the right SOC
Titles like Leasing Consultant or Property Sales Associate sometimes get filed under property management SOC codes instead of SOC 41-9022. If your LCA cites the wrong SOC, the prevailing wage floor applied to your petition may not match actual Real Estate Sales Agent benchmarks.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 41-9022.00 alongside Real Estate Sales Agents, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Real Estate Agent Prevailing Wage
Real Estate Agent Prevailing Wage
Real Estate Agent positions fall under SOC 41-9022.00 (Real Estate Sales Agents). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Real Estate Salesperson Prevailing Wage
Real Estate Salesperson Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Real Estate Salesperson for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 41-9022.00 (Real Estate Sales Agents). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Realtor Prevailing Wage
Realtor Prevailing Wage
Realtor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 41-9022.00 (Real Estate Sales Agents). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Realtor Associate Prevailing Wage
Realtor Associate Prevailing Wage
Realtor Associate positions fall under SOC 41-9022.00 (Real Estate Sales Agents). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Sales Agent Prevailing Wage
Sales Agent Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Sales Agent for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 41-9022.00 (Real Estate Sales Agents). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Real Estate Sales Agents?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For SOC 41-9022, that data is aggregated by metropolitan area and divided into four wage levels. Employers sponsoring a Real Estate Agent must certify on the Labor Condition Application that the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable level for the worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which applies to my offer?
Level 1 covers entry-level agents under close supervision with limited independent deal history. Level 2 applies to qualified agents handling standard transactions with moderate oversight. Level 3 covers experienced agents managing complex or specialized work independently. Level 4 applies to fully competent senior agents in lead or institutional roles. Your employer selects the level based on job duties, required experience, and degree of supervision, and must document that choice on the LCA filed with OFLC.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Real Estate Sales Agent role vary so much by city?
DOL derives each metro's prevailing wage from local OES survey responses, so wages reflect actual pay in that labor market rather than a national average. A Realtor role in the New York metro area draws from a dense, high-cost employer pool, while the same SOC code in Bowling Green, KY reflects a much lower local wage distribution. The worksite address on the LCA determines which metro's survey data applies, not the employer's headquarters.
What happens if an employer's offer falls below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
If the offered salary is below the DOL prevailing wage for the applicable level and worksite, OFLC will not certify the Labor Condition Application, and USCIS will not approve the visa petition without a certified LCA. The employer must either increase the offered wage to meet the floor, reclassify the role to a level whose floor matches the offer, or withdraw the petition. Prevailing wage compliance is a legal requirement, not a negotiating point.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Real Estate Sales Agents at a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 41-9022 for any metropolitan area. Enter the occupation code and select the target city to see all four wage levels. Cross-check the figure against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics tables for the same area. Migrate Mate can also help you identify which employers have actively sponsored Real Estate Sales Agents in specific markets, giving you a real-world comparison point alongside the official DOL floor.
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