National Occupational Classification, TEER 3
NOC 63101: Real estate agents and salespersons
Real estate agents and salespersons act as agents for the sale or purchase of houses, apartments, commercial buildings, land and other real estate. Below are the main duties, all 14 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 63101?
NOC 63101 is the code for real estate agents and salespersons in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include commercial real estate agent, real estate agent, real estate agent supervisor and real estate sales representative. It is a TEER 3 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $58,400 a year.
- NOC code
- 63101
- TEER
- 3: College diploma, apprenticeship under 2 years or 6+ months of training
- Broad category
- Sales and service occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $58,400 a year
Job titles under NOC 63101
Real estate agents and salespersons act as agents for the sale or purchase of houses, apartments, commercial buildings, land and other real estate. They are employed in the real estate industry.
Main job titles
- commercial real estate agent
- real estate agent
- real estate agent supervisor
- real estate sales representative
- residential real estate agent
All 14 job titles in the NOC index
associate broker - real estate, commercial real estate agent, commercial real estate salesperson, new home salesperson, real estate agency representative, real estate agent, real estate agent supervisor, real estate sales consultant, real estate sales representative, real estate sales supervisor, real estate salesperson, realtor, residential real estate agent, residential real estate salesperson.
Main duties of NOC 63101
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Solicit property sales listings from prospective vendors
- Assist vendors in selling property by establishing asking price, advertising the property, listing the property with listing services and conducting open houses for prospective buyers
- Assist prospective buyers in selecting, visiting, inspecting and making offers of purchase on real estate properties
- Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters
- Draw up sales agreements for approval of purchaser and seller
- May rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
- Real estate agents and salespersons may specialize in residential, commercial, industrial/institutional or rural real estate sales.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a real estate training course is required.
- Provincial or territorial licensure in the province or territory of employment is required.
Additional information
- Real estate agents and salespersons normally work on a commission basis.
- Real estate agents may operate independently by obtaining a broker's licence in accordance with the regulations of the province of employment. A broker's licence is required to become a manager in real estate.
Is NOC 63101 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 3 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 63101 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 63101 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per year. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $32,867 | $58,400 | $178,000 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $34,229 | $56,000 | $158,000 |
| Prince Edward Island | Not published | $35,556 | Not published |
| Nova Scotia | $35,128 | $51,600 | $152,000 |
| New Brunswick | $33,481 | $50,000 | $115,000 |
| Quebec | $33,109 | $57,200 | $155,000 |
| Ontario | $37,561 | $62,400 | $206,000 |
| Manitoba | $34,810 | $68,000 | $174,000 |
| Saskatchewan | $34,747 | $60,400 | $164,000 |
| Alberta | $32,867 | $46,400 | $138,000 |
| British Columbia | $37,929 | $58,400 | $159,000 |
| Yukon | Not published | $168,000 | Not published |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2021 (2021 Census). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 63101 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 63101 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a commercial real estate agent?
NOC 63101, Real estate agents and salespersons, a TEER 3 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 63101?
TEER 3. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 63101 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 3 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 63101 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 63101 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $58,400 a year, with most wages between $32,867 and $178,000. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 63101 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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