New Mexico Median
$31,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.34
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $36,560
State Rank
#39 of 51
870 employed here
How much does a Recreation Worker make in New Mexico?
Recreation Workers in New Mexico take home a median of $31,900 annually — roughly $15.34 an hour — which runs 13% below the national median of $36,560.
Within New Mexico, entry-level pay starts around $26,510 while the top 10% make $52,960 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $26,510 and $40,680 a year.
Recreation Worker salary range in New Mexico
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $26,510 | $12.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $26,510 | $12.75 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $31,900 | $15.34 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $40,680 | $19.56 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $52,960 | $25.46 |
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How New Mexico compares
New Mexico ranks 39th out of 51 states and territories for Recreation Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Recreation Worker salary in other states
District of Columbia $46,460Washington $44,890South Dakota $42,270Hawaii $41,000California $39,780Oregon $39,610Colorado $38,820Massachusetts $38,540New York $38,040Alaska $37,510Minnesota $37,510Maine $37,450Vermont $37,450North Dakota $37,310Maryland $37,200New Hampshire $37,040New Jersey $36,880Connecticut $36,610Rhode Island $36,340Virginia $36,120Arizona $35,800Pennsylvania $35,710Wisconsin $35,530Florida $35,490Illinois $35,480Michigan $35,090Montana $35,090Nebraska $34,590Missouri $34,320Delaware $33,790Iowa $33,700Tennessee $33,580Utah $32,890North Carolina $32,720Texas $32,720Georgia $32,540Ohio $32,420Kentucky $32,400Kansas $31,760Oklahoma $31,580South Carolina $31,420Wyoming $30,720Indiana $30,190Nevada $30,150Idaho $30,100West Virginia $29,710Louisiana $28,580Alabama $28,360Mississippi $28,060Arkansas $27,770
Working as a Recreation Worker in New Mexico
Nationally, about 331,000 people work as Recreation Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare New Mexico pay ($31,900) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Recreation Worker make in New Mexico?
The median Recreation Worker salary in New Mexico is $31,900 per year, or about $15.34 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $26,510 at the entry level to $52,960 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Mexico pay compare to the national average?
New Mexico pays Recreation Workers about 13% less than the national median of $36,560. New Mexico ranks 39th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Mexico a good state for Recreation Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,900 a year. About 870 Recreation Workers are employed in New Mexico. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Mexico?
The highest-paying occupations in New Mexico include Emergency Medicine Physician ($405,130), Anesthesiologist ($393,970), Surgeon, All Other ($363,940), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.