Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in California
Also called: Lifeguards
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in California earn a median of $42,720 a year, +27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +27% ($33,580)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,620
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,620; the top 10% earn over $58,710. Nationally the range is $25,780 to $43,970.
States ranked near California
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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in California
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in California?
The median is $42,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,620 and the top 10% earn over $58,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+27% vs. the national median of $33,580). Living costs are not included.