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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $29,590 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.23
10th percentile $27,300
90th percentile $32,510
Employed locally 180
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,300
    25th
    $27,300
    50th (median)
    $29,590
    75th
    $31,200
    90th
    $32,510

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 56% 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
    El Paso, TX $33,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,120
    Tyler, TX $29,290
    Midland, TX $29,140
    Longview, TX $29,110

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,020
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,620
    Firefighters$58,340
    Security Guards$36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$75,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Killeen, TX is $14.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.45 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen 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 Killeen, TX is 12.2% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,300 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,300.