Careers / Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$33,580
United States, 2025
Employment
157,550
United States, 2025
Typical education
Less than a High School Diploma
Job Zone 2
Skills identified
35
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Career overview
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.
- O*NET code
- 33-9092.00
- Job zone
- 2
- Experience required
- None
Typical tasks
- Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
- Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
- Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
- Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
- Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.
- Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
- Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$25,780
25th percentile
$28,880
75th percentile
$37,520
90th percentile
$43,970
Most important skills
- Monitoring3.8
- Speaking3.5
- Social Perceptiveness3.4
- Service Orientation3.3
- Learning Strategies3.1
- Active Listening3.1
- Complex Problem Solving3.0
- Critical Thinking3.0
- Coordination3.0
- Judgment and Decision Making3.0
- Reading Comprehension2.9
- Instructing2.8
What skills do you need?
Select the skills you already have
Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
0%
0 of 10 identified skills
Matched
0
Missing
10
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Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 3.8 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.4 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Speaking | 3.5 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Service Orientation | 3.3 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Learning Strategies | 3.1 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Coordination | 3.0 | 2.9 | Not selected | 2.9 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | 2.6 | Not selected | 2.6 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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Compare with Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service WorkersHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | $64,030 | 110 | 2025 |
| DC | $60,400 | 290 | 2025 |
| HI | $52,630 | 720 | 2025 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $49,730 | — | 2025 |
| Bozeman, MT | $44,610 | 100 | 2025 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,800 | 11,640 | 2025 |
| Austin, TX | $43,260 | 1,800 | 2025 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,050 | 2,480 | 2025 |
| CA | $42,720 | 22,620 | 2025 |
| San Jose, CA | $42,460 | 1,020 | 2025 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $42,330 | 390 | 2025 |
| Crestview, FL | $41,310 | 50 | 2025 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $39,970 | 340 | 2025 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $39,580 | 260 | 2025 |
| Traverse City, MI | $39,270 | 120 | 2025 |
| Seattle, WA | $39,240 | 3,060 | 2025 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,160 | 1,070 | 2025 |
| San Francisco, CA | $39,120 | 2,000 | 2025 |
| Deltona, FL | $38,900 | 310 | 2025 |
| Medford, OR | $38,790 | 70 | 2025 |
Career transition paths
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Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.