Retail Salespersons pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for retail salespersons is $16.01 an hour ($33,300 a year). About 23,800 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). New Mexico ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for retail salespersons in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.40 | $27,870 |
| 25% of workers | $14.10 | $29,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.01 | $33,300 |
| 75% of workers | $17.63 | $36,680 |
| 90% of workers | $21.81 | $45,370 |
Retail Salespersons pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $35,960 | 2,320 |
| Albuquerque | $34,160 | 11,370 |
| Farmington | $31,530 | 1,430 |
| Las Cruces | $30,460 | 2,110 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for retail salespersons
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 520,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $30,120 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,030 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,830 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $46,550 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $35,580 |
| Parts Salespersons | $36,890 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $29,110 |
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