The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Athens-Clarke County, GA is $29,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $26,920.
Pay spans roughly $24,660 at the 10th percentile to $29,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.96 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Athens-Clarke County, GA.
| Median (annual) | $29,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $26,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.96 |
| 10th percentile | $24,660 |
| 90th percentile | $29,150 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.