The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Wisconsin is $29,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,900.
Pay spans roughly $23,830 at the 10th percentile to $34,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.03 per hour. An estimated 3,250 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Wisconsin.
| Median (annual) | $29,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,900 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.03 |
| 10th percentile | $23,830 |
| 90th percentile | $34,580 |
| Employment | 3,250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.