The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Iowa is $25,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $26,240.
Pay spans roughly $20,800 at the 10th percentile to $31,110 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.24 per hour. An estimated 1,230 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $25,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $26,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.24 |
| 10th percentile | $20,800 |
| 90th percentile | $31,110 |
| Employment | 1,230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.