How much does a recreation worker make in Albuquerque?
$26,510a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $12.75 an hour or $2,209 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.75
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 367 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,510Median: $26,510Highest 10%: $47,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,510 | $12.75 | |
| 25th | $26,510 | $12.75 | |
| Median | $26,510 | $12.75 | |
| 75th | $37,360 | $17.96 | |
| 90th | $47,980 | $23.07 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Las Cruces, NM | $39,140 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $12.75 ($26,510 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $26,510 against $36,560 nationally, 27% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $31,900, so Albuquerque pays 17% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for recreation worker pay?
367 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,980 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.