Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $43,450 +28.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.89
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 10,320
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $37,500
    50th (median)
    $43,450
    75th
    $49,130
    90th
    $72,800

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 54% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,190
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $43,450
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $43,190
    California $42,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,270
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,240

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,940
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $115,630
    Firefighters $99,210
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $169,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Los Angeles, CA is $20.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.57 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA is 28.9% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,500.