Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $43,770 +29.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.05
10th percentile $27,560
90th percentile $43,770
Employed locally 1,990
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,560
    25th
    $33,140
    50th (median)
    $43,770
    75th
    $43,770
    90th
    $43,770

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,250
    District of Columbia $58,640
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $56,660
    Hawaii $55,540
    Urban Honolulu, HI $51,990
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,150

    Nearby metros — Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $33,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,120
    Killeen-Temple, TX $29,590
    Tyler, TX $29,290
    Midland, TX $29,140
    Longview, TX $29,110

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$83,820
    Firefighters$59,530
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$58,820
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$97,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Austin, TX is $21.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.80 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salaries?

    The median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary in Austin, TX is 29.8% above the national median of $33,720. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Austin?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,560 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,140.