The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Rhode Island is $36,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,590.
Pay spans roughly $29,470 at the 10th percentile to $40,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.35 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Rhode Island.
| Median (annual) | $36,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,590 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.35 |
| 10th percentile | $29,470 |
| 90th percentile | $40,610 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.