The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Chico, CA is $34,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,110.
Pay spans roughly $33,280 at the 10th percentile to $46,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.72 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Chico, CA.
| Median (annual) | $34,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.72 |
| 10th percentile | $33,280 |
| 90th percentile | $46,100 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.