The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Washington is $38,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,530.
Pay spans roughly $34,250 at the 10th percentile to $47,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.51 per hour. An estimated 3,870 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $38,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.51 |
| 10th percentile | $34,250 |
| 90th percentile | $47,220 |
| Employment | 3,870 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.