The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Richmond, VA is $29,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,600.
Pay spans roughly $26,630 at the 10th percentile to $39,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.38 per hour. An estimated 1,190 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $29,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.38 |
| 10th percentile | $26,630 |
| 90th percentile | $39,410 |
| Employment | 1,190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.