Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Rhode Island
Also called: Lifeguards
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Rhode Island earn a median of $35,770 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($33,580)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $41,490. Nationally the range is $25,780 to $43,970.
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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Rhode Island
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $35,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $41,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $33,580). Living costs are not included.