SOC 33-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — Louisiana
Louisiana · 6 metro areas compared
At $22,240, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, 33.8% beneath the national figure of $33,580.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $22,240, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, 33.8% beneath the national figure of $33,580. Pay ranges from under $20,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $30,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $21,040 to $27,340.
Employment stands at 660, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Louisiana ranks number 51st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lake Charles records the highest median at $25,210. Of the 679 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 674th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,480 | −39.0% |
| 25th | $21,040 | −37.3% |
| Median (50th) | $22,240 | −33.8% |
| 75th | $27,340 | −18.6% |
| 90th | $30,990 | −7.7% |
| Mean | $24,230 | −27.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Charles | $25,210 | 120 | |
| 2 | New Orleans | $24,960 | 130 | |
| 3 | Baton Rouge | $22,240 | 110 | |
| 4 | Slidell | $21,390 | 110 | |
| 5 | Shreveport | $21,100 | 60 | |
| 6 | Lafayette | $21,040 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $22,240 goes as far as $25,215 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$22,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$25,215US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $22,240 a year, 33.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,480 to $30,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 660 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 51st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lake Charles, at $25,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $22,240, or $10.69 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 Louisiana is 33.8% 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 Louisiana earns more than $30,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,480 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 Lake Charles, at $25,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 660 jobs in this occupation in Louisiana. 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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