The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in New Jersey is $35,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,850.
Pay spans roughly $31,470 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 $16.95 per hour. An estimated 4,680 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $35,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,850 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.95 |
| 10th percentile | $31,470 |
| 90th percentile | $43,390 |
| Employment | 4,680 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.