SOC 33-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — Richmond
Richmond, VA · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Richmond, VA is $28,590 per year, 14.9% below 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 Richmond, VA is $28,590 per year, 14.9% below the national median of $33,580. Half of workers earn between $28,340 and $29,630. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $26,280 and the ninetieth at $34,720.
Within the state, Harrisonburg records the highest median at $31,980. Of the 593 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 590th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,280 | −21.7% |
| 25th | $28,340 | −15.6% |
| Median (50th) | $28,590 | −14.9% |
| 75th | $29,630 | −11.8% |
| 90th | $34,720 | +3.4% |
| Mean | $30,030 | −10.6% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisonburg | $31,980 | 100 | |
| 2 | Blacksburg | $31,200 | 160 | |
| 3 | Charlottesville | $29,800 | — | |
| 4 | Roanoke | $29,580 | 370 | |
| 5 | Winchester | $28,840 | 70 | |
| 6 | Lynchburg | $28,650 | 170 | |
| 7 | Virginia Beach | $27,890 | 2,060 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Richmond sit close to the national average, so $28,590 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$28,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,279US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,590 a year, 14.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,280 to $34,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Harrisonburg, at $31,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Richmond, VA?
The median annual wage is $28,590, or $13.74 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 Richmond, VA is 14.9% 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 Richmond, VA earns more than $34,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,280 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 Harrisonburg, at $31,980 per year.
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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