The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Pennsylvania is $30,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,320.
Pay spans roughly $22,090 at the 10th percentile to $36,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.88 per hour. An estimated 4,570 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Pennsylvania.
| Median (annual) | $30,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.88 |
| 10th percentile | $22,090 |
| 90th percentile | $36,650 |
| Employment | 4,570 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.