Real Estate Agent in Rhode Island

Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for RI. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.

Median annual salary

$55,460

trending_down -1.5% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Rhode Island.

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Jobs (RI)

monitoring Stable

+3.1%

10-yr job growth

payments

$235

Licensing fees

schedule

2-3 months

Time to complete

route How to become a real estate agent in Rhode Island

To become a Real Estate Agent in Rhode Island, you must complete a 45-hour pre-licensing course and a 3-hour Lead Poisoning/Lead Hazard Mitigation course. After completing the education, you must pass the Rhode Island Real Estate Salesperson Exam administered by Pearson VUE. Finally, submit your application with the required fees to the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation - Real Estate Section, ensuring you have a sponsoring broker and errors and omissions insurance. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida.

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10th percentile (entry) $34,050

25th percentile $47,340

50th (median) $55,460

75th percentile $64,890

90th (experienced) $126,250

Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Rhode Island. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.

checklist Rhode Island requirements

Licensing body	Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation - Real Estate Section
State license	Required
Education	45-hour pre-licensing course AND a 3-hour Lead Poisoning/Lead Hazard Mitigation course
Exam	Rhode Island Real Estate Salesperson Exam (Pearson VUE) ($70)
Application fee	$165
Renewal	Every 2.0 years
Continuing education	24.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. E&O insurance and a criminal history check are required. The 45-hour pre-licensing course certificate is valid for two years. The application must be submitted within one year of passing the exam. A sponsoring broker is required to activate the license.

Source: Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation - Real Estate Section

workspace_premium Rhode Island license tiers

Rhode Island offers multiple tiers of real estate agent licensing:

Tier	Hours required
Salesperson	N/A
Broker	N/A

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10-year growth

+3.1%

Average

Annual openings

36,600

Nationwide per year

Total employment

420,900

Nationwide

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AI & tech impact

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Frequently asked questions

What are the steps to becoming a real estate agent in Rhode Island? expand_more

To become a real estate agent in Rhode Island, you need to complete the required education (45-hour pre-licensing course AND a 3-hour Lead Poisoning/Lead Hazard Mitigation course), pass the Rhode Island Real Estate Salesperson Exam (Pearson VUE), and submit your application ($165 fee).

Is a real estate agent license required in Rhode Island? expand_more

Rhode Island mandates state licensure for real estate agents. Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation - Real Estate Section oversees the process, which includes passing the Rhode Island Real Estate Salesperson Exam (Pearson VUE).

What is the average real estate agent salary in Rhode Island? expand_more

In Rhode Island, the median pay for real estate agents comes to $55,460/year. That's roughly in line with the $56,320 national median. The range spans from $34,050 at the entry level to $126,250 for top earners.

How much does it cost to become a real estate agent in Rhode Island? expand_more

Between exam fee ($70) and application fee ($165), expect to invest around varies in total to get started.

How many months or years does real estate agent certification take in Rhode Island? expand_more

Most candidates in Rhode Island complete the process in 2-3 months, from enrollment in a training program through licensure.

What are the continuing education requirements for real estate agents in Rhode Island? expand_more

Rhode Island requires 24.0 hours of continuing education every 2.0 years to maintain your real estate agent license.

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