Real Estate Agent in Utah

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

Median annual salary

$55,380

trending_down -1.7% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Utah.

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5,110

Jobs (UT)

monitoring Stable

+3.1%

10-yr job growth

payments

$221

Licensing fees

schedule

2-3 months

Time to complete

route How to become a real estate agent in Utah

To become a licensed Real Estate Agent in Utah, individuals must complete 120 hours of approved pre-licensing education and pass the Utah Real Estate Sales Agent Exam. The licensing body is the Utah Division of Real Estate. A background check with fingerprinting is required, and applicants must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent. Utah has reciprocity agreements with Georgia, Mississippi, and Alberta, Canada.

bar_chart Salary percentiles

10th percentile (entry) $23,990

25th percentile $37,170

50th (median) $55,380

75th percentile $74,320

90th (experienced) $102,460

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

checklist Utah requirements

Licensing body	Utah Division of Real Estate
State license	Required
Education	120-hour pre-licensing course
Exam	Utah Real Estate Sales Agent Exam (Pearson VUE) ($69)
Application fee	$152
Renewal	Every 2.0 years
Continuing education	18.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A background check with fingerprinting is required. Applicants cannot have any felony in the last five years or any misdemeanor involving fraud, misrepresentation, theft, or dishonesty within the last three years. Must affiliate with a licensed Utah broker.

Source: Utah Division of Real Estate

workspace_premium Utah license tiers

Utah offers multiple tiers of real estate agent licensing:

Tier	Hours required
Sales Agent	N/A
Associate Broker	N/A
Principal Broker	N/A

work_outline Job outlook

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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balance Is it worth it?

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Frequently asked questions

How do I become a real estate agent in Utah? expand_more

To become a real estate agent in Utah, you need to complete the required education (120-hour pre-licensing course), pass the Utah Real Estate Sales Agent Exam (Pearson VUE), and submit your application ($152 fee).

Is a real estate agent license required in Utah? expand_more

You cannot practice as a real estate agent in Utah without a state license from Utah Division of Real Estate. The required exam is the Utah Real Estate Sales Agent Exam (Pearson VUE).

What is the average real estate agent salary in Utah? expand_more

Utah real estate agents bring home a median salary of $55,380. — within a few percent of the $56,320 national figure. Wages range from $23,990 (10th percentile) up to $102,460 (90th percentile).

What's the total cost to get real estate agent certified in Utah? expand_more

Costs include exam fee ($69) and application fee ($152). The estimated total investment is varies, including education and training.

How quickly can I become a real estate agent in Utah? expand_more

Most candidates in Utah 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 Utah? expand_more

Yes — real estate agents in Utah must complete 18.0 CE hours every 2.0 years to stay licensed.

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