The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Rochester, NY is $34,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,480.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $35,620 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.80 per hour. An estimated 700 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Rochester, NY.
| Median (annual) | $34,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.80 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $35,620 |
| Employment | 700 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.