The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in South Carolina is $26,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $28,250.
Pay spans roughly $20,450 at the 10th percentile to $37,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.67 per hour. An estimated 2,220 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $26,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $28,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.67 |
| 10th percentile | $20,450 |
| 90th percentile | $37,940 |
| Employment | 2,220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.