Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $28,140 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.53
10th percentile $25,330
90th percentile $33,520
Employed locally 750
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,330
    25th
    $27,580
    50th (median)
    $28,140
    75th
    $29,720
    90th
    $33,520

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 41% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Amusement and Recreation Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,980
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $42,550
    Alaska $40,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,810
    Anchorage, AK $40,610
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,360

    Nearby metros — Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $42,550
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,360
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,370
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $35,360

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $35,010
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,850
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,950
    Animal Caretakers $30,580
    Recreation Workers $25,280
    Residential Advisors $35,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Amusement and Recreation Attendants make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Albuquerque, NM is $13.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.57 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Amusement and Recreation Attendants salaries?

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Albuquerque, NM is 7.7% below the national median of $30,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $25,330 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,580.