How much does a recreation worker make in New Mexico?
$31,900a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in New Mexico. That is $15.34 an hour or $2,658 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.34
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,510Median: $31,900Highest 10%: $52,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,510 | $12.75 | |
| 25th | $26,510 | $12.75 | |
| Median | $31,900 | $15.34 | |
| 75th | $40,680 | $19.56 | |
| 90th | $52,960 | $25.46 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $39,190 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $39,140 |
| Farmington, NM | $35,780 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $26,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 36. Georgia | $32,540 |
| 37. Ohio | $32,420 |
| 38. Kentucky | $32,400 |
| 39. New Mexico | $31,900 |
| 40. Kansas | $31,760 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $31,580 |
| 42. South Carolina | $31,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $15.34 ($31,900 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $31,900 against $36,560 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for recreation worker pay?
New Mexico ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays recreation workers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $39,190 a year.
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.