The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $35,890 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,430.
Pay spans roughly $28,660 at the 10th percentile to $55,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.26 per hour. An estimated 3,580 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $35,890 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.26 |
| 10th percentile | $28,660 |
| 90th percentile | $55,100 |
| Employment | 3,580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.