Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Kentucky
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $26,998 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.9% vs the national median of $33,720. An estimated 790 lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $22,880 to $32,780 depending on location.
$26,998
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$32,780
Highest paying metro
$22,880
Lowest paying metro
790
Employed in Kentucky
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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $32,780 | $29,220 | $32,780 | 200 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $30,930 | $28,060 | $33,660 | 370 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $29,540 | $24,190 | $32,960 | 40 |
| Central Kentucky | $22,980 | $22,880 | $22,980 | 60 |
| South Central Kentucky | $22,880 | $22,880 | $27,290 | 60 |
| West Kentucky | $22,880 | $19,650 | $28,810 | 60 |