The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Massachusetts is $36,830 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,910.
Pay spans roughly $33,820 at the 10th percentile to $42,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.71 per hour. An estimated 2,340 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Massachusetts.
| Median (annual) | $36,830 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,910 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.71 |
| 10th percentile | $33,820 |
| 90th percentile | $42,790 |
| Employment | 2,340 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.