How much does a recreational therapist make in New Mexico?
$49,210a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in New Mexico. That is $23.66 an hour or $4,101 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.66
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $49,210Highest 10%: $110,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $43,790 | $21.05 | |
| Median | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| 75th | $68,320 | $32.85 | |
| 90th | $110,500 | $53.11 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 39. North Carolina | $51,030 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $50,480 |
| 41. Idaho | $49,720 |
| 42. New Mexico | $49,210 |
| 43. West Virginia | $49,010 |
| 44. South Carolina | $48,880 |
| 45. South Dakota | $46,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $23.66 ($49,210 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $49,210 against $61,960 nationally, 21% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for recreational therapist pay?
New Mexico ranks 42 of 48 states.
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.