The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Tennessee is $27,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $27,410.
Pay spans roughly $20,490 at the 10th percentile to $34,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.05 per hour. An estimated 2,160 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Tennessee.
| Median (annual) | $27,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $27,410 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.05 |
| 10th percentile | $20,490 |
| 90th percentile | $34,740 |
| Employment | 2,160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.