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

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 22 metro areas • California

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in California earn a median salary of $38,945 per year on average across 22 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.5% vs the national median of $33,720. An estimated 21,140 lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $33,810 to $45,190 depending on location.

$38,945 Avg median salary in California
$45,190 Highest paying metro
$33,810 Lowest paying metro
21,140 Employed in California

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      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      San Jose, CA $45,190 $38,870 $47,380 1,070
      Los Angeles, CA $43,450 $37,500 $49,130 10,320
      North Coast Region of California $43,450 $35,390 $44,370 70
      San Diego, CA $43,190 $37,020 $46,200 2,640
      North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California $42,270 $35,070 $51,980 130
      Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California $41,240 $36,770 $56,150 160
      San Francisco, CA $40,280 $37,540 $45,890 2,170
      Oxnard, CA $39,270 $35,020 $44,440 430
      Riverside, CA $39,220 $36,280 $44,770 1,250
      Stockton, CA $38,870 $34,240 $38,870 340
      Santa Maria, CA $38,750 $35,210 $48,150 290
      Santa Rosa, CA $38,380 $36,770 $43,310 230
      Vallejo, CA $38,180 $36,840 $44,970 —
      Modesto, CA $37,720 $34,860 $39,010 80
      Salinas, CA $37,600 $35,250 $43,450 190
      Santa Cruz, CA $37,520 $35,860 $47,110 250
      Sacramento, CA $36,870 $34,480 $39,540 800
      San Luis Obispo, CA $35,960 $35,740 $43,450 200
      Fresno, CA $35,710 $33,280 $42,020 290
      Bakersfield, CA $35,070 $33,630 $45,640 80
      Chico, CA $34,780 $33,280 $45,410 70
      El Centro, CA $33,810 $33,280 $36,450 80

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