salary$34,160 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Albuquerque, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,090per year
Jobs in the area11,370people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Albuquerque?
Expensive. Rent of $1,401 a month takes 49.2% of the median retail salesperson salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Albuquerque, NM area is $34,160 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $28,560 and $45,090.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Albuquerque?
Typical rent of $1,401 a month takes 49.2% of the median retail salesperson salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albuquerque, NM metro area.