The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Kentucky is $30,890 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,380.
Pay spans roughly $21,730 at the 10th percentile to $33,660 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.85 per hour. An estimated 820 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $30,890 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,380 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.85 |
| 10th percentile | $21,730 |
| 90th percentile | $33,660 |
| Employment | 820 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.