The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Madison, WI is $29,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,800.
Pay spans roughly $23,950 at the 10th percentile to $36,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.23 per hour. An estimated 330 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Madison, WI.
| Median (annual) | $29,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.23 |
| 10th percentile | $23,950 |
| 90th percentile | $36,440 |
| Employment | 330 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.