The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Columbia, MO is $29,040 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $28,530.
Pay spans roughly $25,580 at the 10th percentile to $29,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.96 per hour. An estimated 100 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $29,040 |
| Mean (annual) | $28,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.96 |
| 10th percentile | $25,580 |
| 90th percentile | $29,040 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.