Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $62,370 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.99
10th percentile $35,540
90th percentile $155,370
Employed locally 400
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,540
    25th
    $60,390
    50th (median)
    $62,370
    75th
    $112,190
    90th
    $155,370

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 92% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $103,930
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    New York $97,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $91,510
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $83,320
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $82,700
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $82,570
    Farmington, NM $82,220

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,730
    Cashiers $29,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,190
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,410
    Counter and Rental Clerks $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Albuquerque, NM is $29.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.99 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Albuquerque, NM is 10.7% above the national median of $56,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Real Estate Sales Agents in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,540 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,390.