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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $43,190 +28.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.77
10th percentile $35,420
90th percentile $58,760
Employed locally 2,640
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,420
    25th
    $37,020
    50th (median)
    $43,190
    75th
    $46,200
    90th
    $58,760

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 58% 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
    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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $109,190
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $118,830
    Firefighters $70,120
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $147,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in San Diego, CA is $20.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.56 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego 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 San Diego, CA is 28.1% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,420 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,020.