NM · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 39-9032

Recreation Workers Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual Salary $31,510 -11% below national average (national: $35,380)
$35,650Mean Annual
$15Median Hourly
870Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$31,510
$25,280
10th pct.
$49,910
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$25,280$12.16
25th percentile$25,280$12.16
50th percentile (median)$31,510$15.15
75th percentile$42,830$20.59
90th percentile (top earners)$49,910$23.99
Mean (average)$35,650$17.14

How New Mexico Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New Mexico
New Mexico (current) $31,510
District of Columbia $45,760 +45%
Washington $43,850 +39%
South Dakota $41,380 +31%
Alaska $39,830 +26%
North Dakota $37,920 +20%
California $37,580 +19%
Minnesota $37,500 +19%
Oregon $37,440 +19%

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Related Occupations in New Mexico

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Bartenders $31,370 3,460
Retail Salespersons $31,360 23,260
Crossing Guards and Flaggers $31,110 470
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $31,100 600
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $31,990 120
Tire Repairers and Changers $31,030 1,430

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Recreation Workers salary in New Mexico?

The mean recreation workers salary in New Mexico is $35,650 per year. The median (middle) salary is $31,510 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Recreation Workers in New Mexico?

Entry-level recreation workerss (10th percentile) in New Mexico typically earn around $25,280 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $25,280 per year.

What is the highest Recreation Workers salary in New Mexico?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New Mexico make approximately $49,910 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $42,830 per year.

How does the New Mexico Recreation Workers salary compare to the national average?

The median recreation workers salary in New Mexico is $31,510, which is -11% below national average of $35,380.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes