The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Yakima, WA is $34,110 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,140.
Pay spans roughly $33,860 at the 10th percentile to $44,320 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.40 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Yakima, WA.
| Median (annual) | $34,110 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.40 |
| 10th percentile | $33,860 |
| 90th percentile | $44,320 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.