SOC 33-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — Nebraska
Nebraska · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Nebraska is $29,100 a year, trailing the national median of $33,580 by 13.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Nebraska is $29,100 a year, trailing the national median of $33,580 by 13.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $28,080 and $31,460. The lowest tenth earn under $28,080, while the highest tenth earn more than $34,820.
Employment stands at 1,250, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Nebraska ranks number 31st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lincoln records the highest median at $30,100. Of the 662 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 656th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,080 | −16.4% |
| 25th | $28,080 | −16.4% |
| Median (50th) | $29,100 | −13.3% |
| 75th | $31,460 | −6.3% |
| 90th | $34,820 | +3.7% |
| Mean | $30,680 | −8.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $29,100 goes as far as $32,297 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,297US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,100 a year, 13.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,080 to $34,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,250 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 31st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $30,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $29,100, or $13.99 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 Nebraska is 13.3% 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 Nebraska earns more than $34,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,080 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 Lincoln, at $30,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,250 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. 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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