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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $37,600 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $35,110
90th percentile $45,560
Employed locally 190
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,110
    25th
    $35,250
    50th (median)
    $37,600
    75th
    $43,450
    90th
    $45,560

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 60% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $106,490
    Security Guards $43,280
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $122,290
    Firefighters $79,310
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $106,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Salinas, CA is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.29 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas 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 Salinas, CA is 11.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,110 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,250.