The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Minnesota is $32,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,410.
Pay spans roughly $25,990 at the 10th percentile to $37,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.61 per hour. An estimated 2,410 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Minnesota.
| Median (annual) | $32,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,410 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.61 |
| 10th percentile | $25,990 |
| 90th percentile | $37,070 |
| Employment | 2,410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.