The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Colorado is $36,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,640.
Pay spans roughly $30,780 at the 10th percentile to $44,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.45 per hour. An estimated 5,220 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $36,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,640 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.45 |
| 10th percentile | $30,780 |
| 90th percentile | $44,430 |
| Employment | 5,220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.