The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Ohio is $28,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $28,920.
Pay spans roughly $23,320 at the 10th percentile to $37,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.62 per hour. An estimated 5,050 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Ohio.
| Median (annual) | $28,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $28,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.62 |
| 10th percentile | $23,320 |
| 90th percentile | $37,200 |
| Employment | 5,050 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.