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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $36,870 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.73
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $45,290
Employed locally 800
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,480
    50th (median)
    $36,870
    75th
    $39,540
    90th
    $45,290

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 61% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $43,450
    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

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,900
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $112,630
    Firefighters $108,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $86,930
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $109,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $158,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Sacramento, CA is $17.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.29 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento 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 Sacramento, CA is 9.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,480.