SOC 33-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — Los Angeles
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $43,800 a year, the median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Los Angeles, CA sits 30.4% above the national figure of $33,580.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $43,800 a year, the median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Los Angeles, CA sits 30.4% above the national figure of $33,580. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $38,470 and $46,020. The lowest tenth earn under $35,530, while the highest tenth earn more than $61,510.
The area has 11,640 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.83 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, San Diego records the highest median at $43,050. Of the 740 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 643rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,530 | +5.8% |
| 25th | $38,470 | +14.6% |
| Median (50th) | $43,800 | +30.4% |
| 75th | $46,020 | +37.0% |
| 90th | $61,510 | +83.2% |
| Mean | $46,780 | +39.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | $43,050 | 2,480 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $42,460 | 1,020 | |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $39,970 | 340 | |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $39,580 | 260 | |
| 5 | Riverside | $39,160 | 1,070 | |
| 6 | San Francisco | $39,120 | 2,000 | |
| 7 | Stockton | $38,480 | 210 | |
| 8 | Sacramento | $38,070 | 1,000 | |
| 9 | Oxnard | $37,650 | 460 | |
| 10 | Santa Rosa | $37,320 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Los Angeles run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $43,800 buys what $39,566 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,566US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,800 a year, 30.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,530 to $61,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 11,640 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Diego, at $43,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Los Angeles, CA?
The median annual wage is $43,800, or $21.06 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 Los Angeles, CA is 30.4% 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 Los Angeles, CA earns more than $61,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,530 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 San Diego, at $43,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 11,640 jobs in this occupation in Los Angeles, CA. 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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