The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in North Carolina is $27,040 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,010.
Pay spans roughly $22,420 at the 10th percentile to $37,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.00 per hour. An estimated 4,550 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $27,040 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,010 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.00 |
| 10th percentile | $22,420 |
| 90th percentile | $37,640 |
| Employment | 4,550 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.