The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Boulder, CO is $36,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,230.
Pay spans roughly $34,860 at the 10th percentile to $40,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.50 per hour. An estimated 510 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Boulder, CO.
| Median (annual) | $36,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.50 |
| 10th percentile | $34,860 |
| 90th percentile | $40,150 |
| Employment | 510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.