The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in New Mexico is $28,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,260.
Pay spans roughly $27,040 at the 10th percentile to $34,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.74 per hour. An estimated 700 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $28,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.74 |
| 10th percentile | $27,040 |
| 90th percentile | $34,450 |
| Employment | 700 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.