Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Illinois earn a median salary of $30,908 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.3% vs the national median of $33,720. An estimated 5,560 lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $29,120 to $33,820 depending on location.
$30,908
Avg median salary in Illinois
$33,820
Highest paying metro
$29,120
Lowest paying metro
5,560
Employed in Illinois
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inLifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $33,820 | $31,200 | $36,460 | 4,730 |
| Bloomington, IL | $33,270 | $31,540 | $36,680 | 100 |
| Peoria, IL | $32,170 | $31,200 | $32,470 | 90 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,200 | $31,190 | $37,410 | 140 |
| South Illinois | $30,540 | $29,120 | $30,540 | 90 |
| Springfield, IL | $29,810 | $29,120 | $30,770 | 90 |
| East Central Illinois | $29,120 | $29,120 | $29,120 | 80 |
| Northwest Illinois | $29,120 | $29,120 | $29,120 | 110 |
| West Central Illinois | $29,120 | $29,120 | $29,120 | 130 |