Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Washington
Also called: Lifeguards
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Washington earn a median of $37,770 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($33,580)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,720
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,650; the top 10% earn over $45,940. Nationally the range is $25,780 to $43,970.
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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Washington
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Washington?
The median is $37,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,650 and the top 10% earn over $45,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $33,580). Living costs are not included.