Compare Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salaries across 50 states
| # | State | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $55,540 | $57,890 | 620 |
| 2 | California | $42,520 | $45,010 | 21,730 |
| 3 | Washington | $38,510 | $40,530 | 3,870 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $36,830 | $37,910 | 2,340 |
| 5 | Colorado | $36,290 | $37,640 | 5,220 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $36,090 | $35,590 | 200 |
| 7 | New York | $35,890 | $37,350 | 7,730 |
| 8 | Vermont | $35,850 | $34,840 | 280 |
| 9 | Alaska | $35,650 | $35,160 | 390 |
| 10 | Arizona | $35,360 | $35,110 | 3,380 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $35,250 | $35,850 | 4,680 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $35,070 | $36,170 | 1,330 |
| 13 | Florida | $35,010 | $36,530 | 10,010 |
| 14 | Oregon | $34,960 | $35,360 | 1,770 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $34,380 | $36,940 | 310 |
| 16 | Maryland | $33,860 | $34,110 | 2,250 |
| 17 | Maine | $33,650 | $35,740 | 250 |
| 18 | Illinois | $33,310 | $33,950 | 5,740 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $32,460 | $32,410 | 2,410 |
| 20 | Virginia | $31,610 | $33,270 | 6,700 |
| 21 | Georgia | $31,510 | $31,420 | 2,480 |
| 22 | Nevada | $31,200 | $32,000 | 2,470 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $30,950 | $30,320 | 4,570 |
| 24 | Delaware | $30,920 | $30,810 | 290 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $30,890 | $29,380 | 820 |
| 26 | Montana | $29,890 | $31,080 | 200 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $29,850 | $31,140 | 530 |
| 28 | Michigan | $29,660 | $33,170 | 3,190 |
| 29 | Texas | $29,240 | $30,280 | 11,600 |
| 30 | Missouri | $29,190 | $29,800 | 3,230 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $29,190 | $29,900 | 3,250 |
| 32 | Indiana | $29,000 | $28,610 | 3,090 |
| 33 | Idaho | $28,810 | $28,510 | 620 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $28,570 | $30,260 | 700 |
| 35 | Utah | $28,400 | $30,350 | 2,090 |
| 36 | Ohio | $28,330 | $28,920 | 5,050 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $28,120 | $28,490 | 810 |
| 38 | Alabama | $27,790 | $26,840 | 1,050 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $27,570 | $30,620 | 620 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $27,550 | $28,200 | 1,160 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $27,140 | $27,410 | 2,160 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $27,040 | $29,010 | 4,550 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $26,350 | $28,250 | 2,220 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $25,820 | $26,870 | 490 |
| 45 | Iowa | $25,450 | $26,240 | 1,230 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $25,120 | $24,810 | 620 |
| 47 | Kansas | $24,960 | $25,300 | 1,580 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $24,350 | $28,470 | 430 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $22,880 | $23,950 | 320 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $22,110 | $24,600 | 640 |
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2024 estimates.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS
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