Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $44,610 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.45
10th percentile $28,940
90th percentile $105,120
Employed locally 50
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,940
    25th
    $32,140
    50th (median)
    $44,610
    75th
    $77,380
    90th
    $105,120

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 80% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 20% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,760
    Cashiers $28,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,960
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $54,780
    Insurance Sales Agents $44,690
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Las Cruces, NM is $21.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Las Cruces, NM is 20.8% below 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $28,940 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,140.