The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Iowa City, IA is $30,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,100.
Pay spans roughly $22,740 at the 10th percentile to $33,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.87 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Iowa City, IA.
| Median (annual) | $30,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.87 |
| 10th percentile | $22,740 |
| 90th percentile | $33,640 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.