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Real Estate Agent Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$36.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,001/year ($5,000/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 8th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 37% above the national average. Of the 550 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $76,170 a year — though pay ranges from $38,340 for newcomers to $151,560 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $111,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $151,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 550 Real Estate Agent jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $76,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,001 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $76,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,927 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,827 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$2,414 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,001 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,000 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in New Mexico?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in New Mexico is $76,170 per year ($36.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,880 and $111,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $76,170, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $60,001 per year ($5,000 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 550 Real Estate Agent jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.