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

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Iowa

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Iowa earn a median salary of $26,765 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.6% vs the national median of $33,720. An estimated 1,220 lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $23,680 to $31,110 depending on location.

$26,765 Avg median salary in Iowa
$31,110 Highest paying metro
$23,680 Lowest paying metro
1,220 Employed in Iowa

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

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Cedar Rapids, IA $31,110 $26,880 $31,110 150
      Iowa City, IA $30,930 $29,220 $33,640 60
      Davenport, IA-IL $29,120 $24,890 $29,120 140
      Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $27,620 $26,260 $27,620 50
      Des Moines, IA $26,520 $22,690 $28,170 270
      Dubuque, IA $26,270 $26,270 $27,990 50
      Southwest Iowa $25,750 $23,630 $31,200 90
      Northwest Iowa $25,180 $21,030 $25,460 150
      Waterloo, IA $24,310 $23,310 $32,180 30
      Ames, IA $23,920 $23,920 $26,290 30
      Southeast Iowa $23,680 $21,790 $26,510 200

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