The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in District of Columbia is $58,640 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,130.
Pay spans roughly $48,260 at the 10th percentile to $73,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.19 per hour. An estimated 350 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $58,640 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.19 |
| 10th percentile | $48,260 |
| 90th percentile | $73,840 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.