The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Texas is $29,240 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,280.
Pay spans roughly $22,710 at the 10th percentile to $42,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.06 per hour. An estimated 11,600 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Texas.
| Median (annual) | $29,240 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.06 |
| 10th percentile | $22,710 |
| 90th percentile | $42,020 |
| Employment | 11,600 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.