Recreational Therapist salary in New Mexico
What recreational therapists earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,210$23.66 per hour
vs U.S.−21%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$43,790 – $68,320Top 10%: $110,470+
Jobs1001.18× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $45,360 | $21.81 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
Delaware · $51,110 North Carolina · $51,030 Oklahoma · $50,480 Idaho · $49,720 West Virginia · $49,010 South Carolina · $48,880
Other healthcare salaries in New Mexico
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,520 Registered Nurses · $94,340 Medical Assistants · $39,230 Nursing Assistants · $39,390 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $59,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,360 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in New Mexico?
Recreational Therapists in New Mexico earned a median of $49,210 a year ($23.66 an hour) in May 2025, 21% less than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $43,790 to $68,320.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.