The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in South Dakota is $29,850 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,140.
Pay spans roughly $26,520 at the 10th percentile to $36,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.35 per hour. An estimated 530 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $29,850 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.35 |
| 10th percentile | $26,520 |
| 90th percentile | $36,030 |
| Employment | 530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.