Recreation Workers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $37,380 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.97
10th percentile $31,830
90th percentile $48,880
Employed locally 80
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,830
    25th
    $31,830
    50th (median)
    $37,380
    75th
    $46,810
    90th
    $48,880

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Recreation Workers salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,830
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $42,800
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $41,830
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $41,530
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $41,340

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,760
    Animal Caretakers $35,410
    Childcare Workers $36,320
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $52,040
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $39,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Santa Fe, NM is $17.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.69 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5.7% above the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,830 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,830.