The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Appleton, WI is $28,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,750.
Pay spans roughly $23,390 at the 10th percentile to $33,690 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.88 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Appleton, WI.
| Median (annual) | $28,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.88 |
| 10th percentile | $23,390 |
| 90th percentile | $33,690 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.