How much does a recreation worker make in Las Cruces?
$39,140a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $18.82 an hour or $3,262 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.82
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,170Median: $39,140Highest 10%: $78,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,170 | $14.50 | |
| 25th | $34,120 | $16.40 | |
| Median | $39,140 | $18.82 | |
| 75th | $49,370 | $23.74 | |
| 90th | $78,850 | $37.91 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Albuquerque, NM | $26,510 |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $50,870 |
| Residential Advisor | $34,770 |
| Childcare Worker | $34,270 |
| Animal Caretaker | $30,160 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $27,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $18.82 ($39,140 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
Yes: $39,140 against $36,560 nationally, 7% more.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $31,900, so Las Cruces pays 23% more.
Where does Las Cruces rank for recreation worker pay?
29 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,850 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.