Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Colorado
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Colorado earn a median salary of $34,777 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.1% vs the national median of $33,720. An estimated 5,130 lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $31,040 to $44,430 depending on location.
$34,777
Avg median salary in Colorado
$44,430
Highest paying metro
$31,040
Lowest paying metro
5,130
Employed in Colorado
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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado | $44,430 | $38,000 | $53,160 | 780 |
| Denver, CO | $36,810 | $34,080 | $38,510 | 2,740 |
| Boulder, CO | $36,400 | $35,820 | $37,660 | 510 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $34,030 | $32,130 | $34,990 | 220 |
| Southwest Colorado | $33,190 | $33,100 | $42,020 | 250 |
| Greeley, CO | $33,070 | $31,900 | $34,680 | 180 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $32,820 | $31,240 | $35,930 | 380 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $31,200 | $30,770 | $37,400 | — |
| Grand Junction, CO | $31,040 | $30,420 | $31,040 | 70 |