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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $26,990 -20% vs national
Median hourly $12.98
10th percentile $21,890
90th percentile $42,910
Employed locally 80
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,890
    25th
    $22,450
    50th (median)
    $26,990
    75th
    $28,740
    90th
    $42,910

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 47% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $43,770
    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

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $27,620
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,490
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    Firefighters $46,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $34,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $57,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Brownsville, TX is $12.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.14 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville 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 Brownsville, TX is 20% below 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,890 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,450.