Recreation Workers pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for recreation workers is $15.34 an hour ($31,900 a year). About 870 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). New Mexico ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.75 | $26,510 |
| 25% of workers | $12.75 | $26,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.34 | $31,900 |
| 75% of workers | $19.56 | $40,680 |
| 90% of workers | $25.46 | $52,960 |
Recreation Workers pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $39,190 | 40 |
| Las Cruces | $39,140 | 50 |
| Farmington | $35,780 | 40 |
| Albuquerque | $26,510 | 520 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for recreation workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 67,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $46,340 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $81,290 |
| Residential Advisors | $37,540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $49,100 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $80,870 |
| Childcare Workers | $35,840 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $44,680 |
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