Real Estate Brokers pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,210 or more. The middle half of real estate brokers in Albuquerque earn between $63,670 and $86,430.
- $64K10th
- $64K25th
- $80KMedian
- $86K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,530 | $7,044 | $40.64 |
| Median | $80,340 | $6,695 | $38.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,670 | $5,306 | $30.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,430 | $7,202 | $41.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Real Estate Brokers pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Real estate brokers in Albuquerque earn 12% less than the New Mexico average ($96,320) and about the same as the U.S. average ($83,950). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $73,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $84,530 | $80,340 | $63,670 | $109,210 | n/a |
| New Mexico | $96,320 | $80,340 | $61,360 | $154,620 | n/a |
| United States | $83,950 | $73,220 | $37,110 | $143,300 | 46,100 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Real Estate Brokers salary after taxes in Albuquerque
On the average salary of $84,530, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $65,486 a year, or $5,457 a month and $2,519 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for real estate brokers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $84,530 buys what about $88,470 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Real Estate Brokers salary in nearby metro areas
- El Paso, TX$62,010
- Flagstaff, AZ$93,120
- Denver, CO$96,900
- Phoenix, AZ$74,710
- Tucson, AZ$67,380
- Fort Collins, CO$103,720
Highest-paying cities for real estate brokers
Milwaukee, WI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,160).
- Milwaukee, WI$137,160
- Durham, NC$134,280
- Charlotte, NC$126,750
- Los Angeles, CA$115,770
- Providence, RI$114,000
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Real Estate Brokers salary in Albuquerque: questions
How much do real estate brokers make an hour in Albuquerque?
$40.64 an hour on average, and $38.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level real estate brokers salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the real estate brokers take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $65,486 a year ($5,457 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,530.
Do real estate brokers earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($83,950).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-9021; area Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 28.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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