The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Montana is $29,890 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,080.
Pay spans roughly $21,940 at the 10th percentile to $42,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.37 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Montana.
| Median (annual) | $29,890 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,080 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.37 |
| 10th percentile | $21,940 |
| 90th percentile | $42,880 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.