SOC 33-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Spartanburg, SC is $26,670 per year, 20.6% 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 Spartanburg, SC is $26,670 per year, 20.6% below the national median of $33,580. Half of workers earn between $21,840 and $26,940. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $15,080 and the ninetieth at $33,280.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Charleston records the highest median at $33,170. Of the 353 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 348th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | −55.1% |
| 25th | $21,840 | −35.0% |
| Median (50th) | $26,670 | −20.6% |
| 75th | $26,940 | −19.8% |
| 90th | $33,280 | −0.9% |
| Mean | $25,440 | −24.2% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $33,170 | 450 | |
| 2 | Myrtle Beach | $30,270 | 210 | |
| 3 | Columbia | $26,720 | 240 | |
| 4 | Greenville | $23,450 | 380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spartanburg run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $26,670 goes as far as $28,463 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$26,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,463US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $26,670 a year, 20.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $15,080 to $33,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $33,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Spartanburg, SC?
The median annual wage is $26,670, or $12.82 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 Spartanburg, SC is 20.6% 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 Spartanburg, SC earns more than $33,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $15,080 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 Charleston, at $33,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Spartanburg, SC. 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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