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Side-by-side comparison of Real Estate Sales Agents, Retail Salespersons
Measure
Median pay, Greater BostonNot published$36,850
Hourly medianNot published$17.72/hr
Middle half of workers earnNot published$35,410 – $42,180
Jobs in Greater Boston3,65064,150Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34Not published+2.0%
Massachusetts openings a yearNot published13,060
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentNo formal educational credential
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job training
AI exposure67Higher54ModerateLower
Observed AI use todaySubstantialSubstantial
Programs near Boston3More0

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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