Recreational Therapists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $59,040 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.39
10th percentile $47,440
90th percentile $128,380
Employed locally 40
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,440
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $59,040
    75th
    $85,530
    90th
    $128,380

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 87% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $107,810
    Vallejo, CA $102,640
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $102,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $100,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,360
    California $96,530

    Nearby metros — Recreational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $83,240
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $80,760
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,000
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $65,850
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $53,650

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Albuquerque, NM is $28.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.72 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 2.1% below the national median of $60,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreational Therapists in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $47,440 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.