The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Columbus, OH is $29,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,770.
Pay spans roughly $24,370 at the 10th percentile to $41,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.33 per hour. An estimated 1,020 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Columbus, OH.
| Median (annual) | $29,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,770 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.33 |
| 10th percentile | $24,370 |
| 90th percentile | $41,820 |
| Employment | 1,020 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.