The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN is $31,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,170.
Pay spans roughly $24,550 at the 10th percentile to $34,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.12 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN.
| Median (annual) | $31,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.12 |
| 10th percentile | $24,550 |
| 90th percentile | $34,030 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.