SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Eastern New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
In Eastern New Mexico, NM the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents reaches $73,330 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Eastern New Mexico, NM the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents reaches $73,330 a year. That is 38.8% more than the national median of $52,830. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $61,110 and $103,380. The lowest tenth earn under $45,600, while the highest tenth earn more than $115,920.
Las Cruces leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $100,280. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 120th of 370 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,600 | −13.7% |
| 25th | $61,110 | +15.7% |
| Median (50th) | $73,330 | +38.8% |
| 75th | $103,380 | +95.7% |
| 90th | $115,920 | +119.4% |
| Mean | $80,500 | +52.4% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Cruces | $100,280 | 70 | |
| 2 | Farmington | $91,170 | 30 | |
| 3 | Albuquerque | $63,810 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $73,330 goes as far as $79,534 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 50.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,534US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,330 a year, 38.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,600 to $115,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Cruces, at $100,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Eastern New Mexico, NM?
The median annual wage is $73,330, or $35.25 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 $52,830, so pay in Eastern New Mexico, NM is 38.8% 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 $115,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,600 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 Las Cruces, at $100,280 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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