SOC 33-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — Utah
Utah · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Utah is $28,720 a year, trailing the national median of $33,580 by 14.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Utah is $28,720 a year, trailing the national median of $33,580 by 14.5%. Half of workers earn between $25,280 and $36,080. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,280 and the ninetieth at $46,210.
The area has 2,550 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.45 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Utah ranks 34th by median wage. Salt Lake City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $32,380. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 686th of 695 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,280 | −36.6% |
| 25th | $25,280 | −24.7% |
| Median (50th) | $28,720 | −14.5% |
| 75th | $36,080 | +7.4% |
| 90th | $46,210 | +37.6% |
| Mean | $30,990 | −7.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $32,380 | 690 | |
| 2 | Ogden | $30,930 | 200 | |
| 3 | Provo | $26,360 | 520 | |
| 4 | St. George | $24,270 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $28,720 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$28,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$29,039US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,720 a year, 14.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,280 to $46,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,550 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 34th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $32,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Utah?
The median annual wage is $28,720, or $13.81 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 Utah is 14.5% 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 Utah earns more than $46,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,280 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 Salt Lake City, at $32,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,550 jobs in this occupation in Utah. 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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