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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $27,880 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.40
10th percentile $20,690
90th percentile $28,870
Employed locally 40
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,690
    25th
    $20,690
    50th (median)
    $27,880
    75th
    $28,030
    90th
    $28,870

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 55% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $29,590
    Tyler, TX $29,290
    Midland, TX $29,140

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$96,320
    Security Guards$27,390
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,790
    Firefighters$58,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$54,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$110,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Laredo, TX is $13.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.88 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo 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 Laredo, TX is 17.3% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,690 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,690.