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

Median Salary

$42,720

per year

Hourly Rate

$20.54

per hour

Employment

22,620

in California

vs. National Avg

+27.2%

National: $33,580

📊 Compared to the national median of $33,580, California pays 27.2% MORE for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$38,591

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

64%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$34,620

25th

$37,320

Median

$42,720

75th

$44,960

90th

$58,710

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).