Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $44,610 +32.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.45
10th percentile $40,660
90th percentile $69,340
Employed locally 100
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,660
    25th
    $44,570
    50th (median)
    $44,610
    75th
    $58,790
    90th
    $69,340

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 49% 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
    Binghamton, NY $31,630

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,980
    Firefighters$67,450
    Security Guards$43,700
    Transportation Security Screeners$57,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$80,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Bozeman, MT is $21.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.34 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman 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 Bozeman, MT is 32.3% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,660 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,570.