The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Maryland is $33,860 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,110.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $36,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.28 per hour. An estimated 2,250 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Maryland.
| Median (annual) | $33,860 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.28 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $36,770 |
| Employment | 2,250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.