The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Columbus, IN is $23,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $23,710.
Pay spans roughly $18,330 at the 10th percentile to $26,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $11.50 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Columbus, IN.
| Median (annual) | $23,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $23,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $11.50 |
| 10th percentile | $18,330 |
| 90th percentile | $26,800 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.