The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Michigan is $29,660 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,170.
Pay spans roughly $24,020 at the 10th percentile to $43,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.26 per hour. An estimated 3,190 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $29,660 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.26 |
| 10th percentile | $24,020 |
| 90th percentile | $43,390 |
| Employment | 3,190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.