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

Also called: Lifeguards

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Wisconsin earn a median of $28,570 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$28,570
vs. U.S. median
−15% ($33,580)
Rank among states
37 of 51
Jobs in the state
3,350

Pay range in Wisconsin

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,920; the top 10% earn over $35,710. Nationally the range is $25,780 to $43,970.

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

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

The median is $28,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,920 and the top 10% earn over $35,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−15% 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