The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Roanoke, VA is $29,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,030.
Pay spans roughly $24,960 at the 10th percentile to $30,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.21 per hour. An estimated 340 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Roanoke, VA.
| Median (annual) | $29,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,030 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.21 |
| 10th percentile | $24,960 |
| 90th percentile | $30,710 |
| Employment | 340 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.