The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Traverse City, MI is $39,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,440.
Pay spans roughly $26,240 at the 10th percentile to $42,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.91 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Traverse City, MI.
| Median (annual) | $39,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.91 |
| 10th percentile | $26,240 |
| 90th percentile | $42,160 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.