SOC 41-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Brokers — Eastern New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Real Estate Brokers in Eastern New Mexico, NM is $87,990 per year, 20.2% above the national median of $73,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Real Estate Brokers in Eastern New Mexico, NM is $87,990 per year, 20.2% above the national median of $73,220. Half of workers earn between $66,700 and $141,440. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $61,360 and the ninetieth at $141,440.
Within the state, Albuquerque records the highest median at $80,340. Of the 370 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 69th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,360 | −16.2% |
| 25th | $66,700 | −8.9% |
| Median (50th) | $87,990 | +20.2% |
| 75th | $141,440 | +93.2% |
| 90th | $141,440 | +93.2% |
| Mean | $101,350 | +38.4% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | $80,340 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $87,990 goes as far as $95,434 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$87,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,434US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $87,990 a year, 20.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,360 to $141,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albuquerque, at $80,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Brokers in Eastern New Mexico, NM?
The median annual wage is $87,990, or $42.30 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $73,220, so pay in Eastern New Mexico, NM is 20.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern New Mexico, NM earns more than $141,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,360 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Albuquerque, at $80,340 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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