SOC 33-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Eastern Washington, WA is $36,310 per year, 8.1% above the national median of $33,580.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Eastern Washington, WA is $36,310 per year, 8.1% above the national median of $33,580. Pay ranges from under $34,650 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,680 to $41,860.
Employment stands at 160, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Seattle leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $39,240. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 352nd of 358 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | +3.2% |
| 25th | $35,680 | +6.3% |
| Median (50th) | $36,310 | +8.1% |
| 75th | $41,860 | +24.7% |
| 90th | $45,140 | +34.4% |
| Mean | $38,600 | +14.9% |
Other metro areas in Washington
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $36,310 buys what $33,935 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,935US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,310 a year, 8.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,650 to $45,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $39,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Eastern Washington, WA?
The median annual wage is $36,310, or $17.46 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $33,580, so pay in Eastern Washington, WA is 8.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern Washington, WA earns more than $45,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,650 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Seattle, at $39,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Washington, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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