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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in New York

Also called: Lifeguards

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in New York earn a median of $36,590 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$36,590
vs. U.S. median
+9% ($33,580)
Rank among states
7 of 51
Jobs in the state
8,740

Pay range in New York

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,240; the top 10% earn over $45,190. Nationally the range is $25,780 to $43,970.

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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in New York

How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in New York?

The median is $36,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,240 and the top 10% earn over $45,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New York a good state for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers?

On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $33,580). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses