Real Estate Brokers
Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Real Estate Brokers to increase by 0.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 103,500 to 104,300 jobs. Its estimate of 7,800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($73,220), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
103,500
Projected employment (2034)
104,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
1%
Annual openings (projected average)
7,800
Pay & Preparation
$73,220
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Negotiation (4.12/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Active Learning (4/5) • Persuasion (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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