SOC 33-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Jacksonville, FL is $33,500 per year, close to the national median of $33,580 for the same occupation.
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 Jacksonville, FL is $33,500 per year, close to the national median of $33,580 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $27,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,200 to $36,550.
Employment stands at 750, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Crestview leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $41,310. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 556th of 579 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,960 | −16.7% |
| 25th | $31,200 | −7.1% |
| Median (50th) | $33,500 | −0.2% |
| 75th | $36,550 | +8.8% |
| 90th | $45,240 | +34.7% |
| Mean | $34,440 | +2.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crestview | $41,310 | 50 | |
| 2 | Deltona | $38,900 | 310 | |
| 3 | Miami | $37,230 | 2,730 | |
| 4 | Naples | $36,740 | 120 | |
| 5 | Pensacola | $36,300 | 100 | |
| 6 | Sebastian | $35,870 | 80 | |
| 7 | Panama City | $35,800 | 80 | |
| 8 | North Port | $34,770 | 310 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $34,600 | 120 | |
| 10 | Ocala | $34,130 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jacksonville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $33,500 buys what $32,398 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$33,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,398US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,500 a year, 0.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,960 to $45,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 750 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Crestview, at $41,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Jacksonville, FL?
The median annual wage is $33,500, or $16.11 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 Jacksonville, FL is 0.2% lower. 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 Jacksonville, FL earns more than $45,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,960 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 Crestview, at $41,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 750 jobs in this occupation in Jacksonville, FL. 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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