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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $33,570 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.14
10th percentile $22,450
90th percentile $33,570
Employed locally 210
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,450
    25th
    $25,930
    50th (median)
    $33,570
    75th
    $33,570
    90th
    $33,570

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 43% 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
    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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $26,760
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,300
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,740
    Firefighters $50,890
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $20,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in El Paso, TX is $16.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.95 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso 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 El Paso, TX is 0.4% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,450 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,930.