The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Illinois is $33,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,950.
Pay spans roughly $29,120 at the 10th percentile to $38,060 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.01 per hour. An estimated 5,740 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $33,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.01 |
| 10th percentile | $29,120 |
| 90th percentile | $38,060 |
| Employment | 5,740 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.