The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Florida is $35,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,530.
Pay spans roughly $27,250 at the 10th percentile to $48,310 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.83 per hour. An estimated 10,010 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Florida.
| Median (annual) | $35,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.83 |
| 10th percentile | $27,250 |
| 90th percentile | $48,310 |
| Employment | 10,010 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.