Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$33,720
↑ 78.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 78.4% since 2011 ($18,900 → $33,720)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $33,720
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +21%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,720 | +11.0% |
| 2023 | $30,380 | +11.4% |
| 2022 | $27,270 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | $25,630 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | $25,020 | +6.8% |
| 2019 | $23,420 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | $22,410 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | $21,290 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | $20,290 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | $19,500 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | $19,090 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | $19,040 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | $18,950 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | $18,900 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.