Amusement and Recreation Attendants Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $26,490 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.74
10th percentile $25,530
90th percentile $36,870
Employed locally 120
National median $30,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,530
    25th
    $25,690
    50th (median)
    $26,490
    75th
    $27,670
    90th
    $36,870

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary vs area income 48% Median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary is 52% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$31,510
    Animal Caretakers$28,400
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$26,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44,880
    Recreation Workers$36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$50,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Las Cruces, NM is $12.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Las Cruces, NM is 13.1% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Amusement and Recreation Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $25,530 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,690.