SOC 33-9092 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers is $33,717 per year ($16.21/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $28,829 and $37,752 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $44,595 per year. There are approximately 143,590 lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $11.95 | $24,856 |
| P25 | $13.86 | $28,829 |
| P50MEDIAN | $16.21 | $33,717 |
| P75 | $18.15 | $37,752 |
| P90 | $21.44 | $44,595 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers is $33,717 per year ($16.21/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $28,829 and $37,752 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers is $44,595 per year ($21.44/hr). The 75th percentile is $37,752 per year.
Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn approximately $24,856 per year ($11.95/hr). The 25th percentile is $28,829 per year.
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