Real Estate Agent in New Mexico

Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for NM. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.

Median annual salary

$79,790

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BLS OEWS 2024, New Mexico.

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+3.1%

10-yr job growth

payments

$365

Licensing fees

schedule

Varies (exam must be passed within 90 days of first attempt, application within 6 months of passing exam)

Time to complete

route How to become a real estate agent in New Mexico

To become a Real Estate Agent (Associate Broker) in New Mexico, you must complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education, which includes courses in Real Estate Principles and Practice, Real Estate Law, and Broker Basics. After completing the education, you need to pass the New Mexico Real Estate Broker Examination administered by PSI. Finally, you must submit an application to the New Mexico Real Estate Commission, provide proof of Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance, and undergo a background check via fingerprinting. New Mexico offers reciprocity with Georgia, Louisiana, and Massachusetts for licensed brokers.

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10th percentile (entry) $36,080

25th percentile $60,390

50th (median) $79,790

75th percentile $112,190

90th (experienced) $155,370

Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for New Mexico. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.

checklist New Mexico requirements

Licensing body	New Mexico Real Estate Commission
State license	Required
Education	90 hours (three 30-hour courses: Real Estate Principles and Practice, Real Estate Law, and Broker Basics)
Exam	New Mexico Real Estate Broker Examination (PSI) ($95)
Application fee	$270
Renewal	Every 3.0 years
Continuing education	36.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the U.S. E&O insurance is required. A background check via fingerprinting is mandatory. New licensees must complete a 30-hour New Broker Business Practices course within one year after the license is issued. The entry-level license is 'Associate Broker'.

Source: New Mexico Real Estate Commission

workspace_premium New Mexico license tiers

New Mexico offers multiple tiers of real estate agent licensing:

Tier	Hours required
Associate Broker	N/A
Qualifying Broker	N/A

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10-year growth

+3.1%

Average

Annual openings

36,600

Nationwide per year

Total employment

420,900

Nationwide

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Frequently asked questions

What's required to work as a real estate agent in New Mexico? expand_more

In New Mexico, becoming a real estate agent requires you to complete the required education (90 hours (three 30-hour courses: Real Estate Principles and Practice, Real Estate Law, and Broker Basics)), pass the New Mexico Real Estate Broker Examination (PSI), and submit your application ($270 fee).

Does New Mexico require real estate agent licensure? expand_more

You cannot practice as a real estate agent in New Mexico without a state license from New Mexico Real Estate Commission. The required exam is the New Mexico Real Estate Broker Examination (PSI).

What do real estate agents earn in New Mexico? expand_more

The median real estate agent salary in New Mexico is $79,790 per year. — 42% higher than the $56,320 national figure. New real estate agents start around $36,080; seasoned professionals can reach $155,370.

How expensive is real estate agent licensing in New Mexico? expand_more

Costs include exam fee ($95) and application fee ($270). The estimated total investment is varies, including education and training.

How long does it take to become a real estate agent in New Mexico? expand_more

Most candidates in New Mexico complete the process in Varies (exam must be passed within 90 days of first attempt, application within 6 months of passing exam), from enrollment in a training program through licensure.

How many CE hours do real estate agents need in New Mexico? expand_more

Yes — real estate agents in New Mexico must complete 36.0 CE hours every 3.0 years to stay licensed.