How much does a retail salesperson make in Albuquerque?
$34,160a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $16.42 an hour or $2,847 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.42
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 142 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 11,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,560Median: $34,160Highest 10%: $45,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,560 | $13.73 | |
| 25th | $29,860 | $14.36 | |
| Median | $34,160 | $16.42 | |
| 75th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 90th | $45,090 | $21.68 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Santa Fe, NM | $35,960 |
| Farmington, NM | $31,530 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $30,460 |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $136,300 |
| Sales Representative | $84,640 |
| Real Estate Broker | $80,340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $76,940 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $63,810 |
| Sales Representative | $62,120 |
| Security | $61,540 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $57,910 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $51,640 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $47,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $16.42 ($34,160 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $34,160 against $35,410 nationally, 4% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $33,300, so Albuquerque pays 3% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for retail salesperson pay?
142 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,090 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.