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

Also called: Lifeguards

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $29,480 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$29,480
vs. U.S. median
−12% ($33,580)
Rank among states
28 of 51
Jobs in the state
5,450

Pay range in Pennsylvania

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,650; the top 10% earn over $35,900. Nationally the range is $25,780 to $43,970.

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

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

The median is $29,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,650 and the top 10% earn over $35,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−12% 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