California

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$44,380
+28.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$21.34
 
10th Percentile
$34,620
Entry level
90th Percentile
$58,710
Senior level
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Salary Range

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in California earn between $34,620 and $58,710, with a mean of $44,380. The national average for this role is $34,473.

$44,380 mean
10th Percentile$34,62090th Percentile$58,710

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$44,380
National Average$34,473
District of Columbia$58,460
Hawaii$55,150
Washington$39,940
Montana$39,910
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.