The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Ames, IA is $23,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $24,870.
Pay spans roughly $22,250 at the 10th percentile to $28,720 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $11.50 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $23,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $24,870 |
| Median (hourly) | $11.50 |
| 10th percentile | $22,250 |
| 90th percentile | $28,720 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.