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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $45,190 +34% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $37,520
90th percentile $53,530
Employed locally 1,070
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,520
    25th
    $38,870
    50th (median)
    $45,190
    75th
    $47,380
    90th
    $53,530

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 29% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 71% 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
    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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,240

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $150,650
    Firefighters $164,940
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,870
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $131,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $70,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in San Jose, CA is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 34% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,520 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,870.