The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Virginia is $31,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,270.
Pay spans roughly $26,630 at the 10th percentile to $42,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.20 per hour. An estimated 6,700 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $31,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.20 |
| 10th percentile | $26,630 |
| 90th percentile | $42,580 |
| Employment | 6,700 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.