The average salary for a lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service worker in the United States is $31,340, but the range typically falls between $26,150 and $35,300. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $15.07, with a range between $12.57 and $16.97.
There are approximately 123,560 people employed as a lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service worker in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers.The state with the best pay for a lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service worker is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $56,980, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $23,350.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $22,750 | $10.94 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,150 | $12.57 |
| Median | $30,380 | $14.6 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,300 | $16.97 |
| 90th Percentile | $39,150 | $18.82 |
The salary of a lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers are District of Columbia, Hawaii, California, Washington, New York while the worst states are Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Kansas, West Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $19,640 | $23,620 | $29,770 |
| Alaska | $29,950 | $35,880 | $42,220 |
| Arizona | $29,080 | $32,460 | $36,340 |
| Arkansas | $23,430 | $26,160 | $28,090 |
| California | $32,660 | $38,440 | $45,650 |
| Colorado | $28,970 | $35,470 | $42,080 |
| Connecticut | $29,120 | $34,280 | $37,530 |
| Delaware | $24,440 | $26,530 | $29,380 |
| District of Columbia | $35,690 | $56,980 | $71,690 |
| Florida | $23,370 | $33,830 | $42,320 |
| Georgia | $22,500 | $29,310 | $33,440 |
| Hawaii | $25,100 | $53,220 | $84,660 |
| Idaho | $22,600 | $27,380 | $35,770 |
| Illinois | $27,040 | $32,090 | $36,790 |
| Indiana | $20,480 | $25,910 | $30,950 |
| Iowa | $20,200 | $25,090 | $30,440 |
| Kansas | $17,410 | $22,910 | $29,790 |
| Kentucky | $20,210 | $26,280 | $30,490 |
| Louisiana | $18,540 | $23,350 | $30,400 |
| Maine | $29,000 | $32,190 | $37,120 |
| Maryland | $28,120 | $32,000 | $35,200 |
| Massachusetts | $31,200 | $35,380 | $38,470 |
| Michigan | $22,880 | $29,530 | $38,930 |
| Minnesota | $25,680 | $31,050 | $34,830 |
| Mississippi | $16,190 | $22,700 | $29,510 |
| Missouri | $24,960 | $27,070 | $29,170 |
| Montana | $21,620 | $32,200 | $49,600 |
| Nebraska | $21,840 | $25,480 | $31,850 |
| Nevada | $26,960 | $30,590 | $35,130 |
| New Hampshire | $23,850 | $31,560 | $39,430 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 | $33,140 | $37,440 |
| New Mexico | $24,960 | $28,020 | $32,050 |
| New York | $30,050 | $36,760 | $46,410 |
| North Carolina | $20,270 | $27,720 | $37,820 |
| North Dakota | $22,480 | $28,040 | $34,790 |
| Ohio | $21,480 | $26,410 | $35,740 |
| Oklahoma | $19,370 | $23,560 | $27,390 |
| Oregon | $29,120 | $33,650 | $41,730 |
| Pennsylvania | $21,560 | $28,470 | $34,710 |
| Rhode Island | $27,040 | $33,690 | $40,030 |
| South Carolina | $19,140 | $27,880 | $37,380 |
| South Dakota | $24,130 | $29,000 | $32,490 |
| Tennessee | $17,900 | $25,890 | $33,610 |
| Texas | $21,470 | $26,820 | $33,860 |
| Utah | $21,230 | $28,400 | $46,810 |
| Vermont | $27,410 | $31,790 | $41,020 |
| Virginia | $24,960 | $29,230 | $34,330 |
| Washington | $32,740 | $36,400 | $43,240 |
| West Virginia | $18,630 | $27,280 | $37,300 |
| Wisconsin | $21,470 | $27,060 | $33,220 |
| Wyoming | $17,540 | $25,650 | $35,880 |
Even between cities, the salary of a lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers is Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina area, HI with an average salary of $62,530.The city with the lowest average salary for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers is Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville area, AL with an average salary of $19,950.
Areas with highest average salaries for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers
Areas with lowest average salaries for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers
The number of lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers has increased by 10,410. On average, the number of lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers has been increasing by 2.3% each year. The salary of lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers has increased by $4,290. On average, the salary of lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers has been increasing by 4.0% each year.
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers are part of the protective service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all protective service occupations jobs here.
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