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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $40,280 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.37
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $50,690
Employed locally 2,170
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $37,540
    50th (median)
    $40,280
    75th
    $45,890
    90th
    $50,690

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 30% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 70% 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 San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$46,740
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$133,190
    Firefighters$121,270
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$41,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$173,900
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$100,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in San Francisco, CA is $19.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.64 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco 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 Francisco, CA is 19.5% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,540.