Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: Lifeguards
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in District of Columbia earn a median of $60,400 a year, +80% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +80% ($33,580)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,400; the top 10% earn over $74,080. Nationally the range is $25,780 to $43,970.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in District of Columbia
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $60,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,400 and the top 10% earn over $74,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+80% vs. the national median of $33,580). Living costs are not included.