Real Estate Brokers

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

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.

Number of positions

2012: 4,770    2014: 4,810

Annual job postings

New: 20    Replacement: 100
(Total: 120)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$49,240
($23/hour)
Middle:
$101,610
($48/hour)
Up to:
$155,930
($74/hour)
Average:
$120,370
($57/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
Less than 5 years

On-the-job training:
None

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.