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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $38,380 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.45
10th percentile $34,840
90th percentile $48,630
Employed locally 230
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,840
    25th
    $36,770
    50th (median)
    $38,380
    75th
    $43,310
    90th
    $48,630

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 63% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,650
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $121,370
    Firefighters $88,440
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $44,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $156,590
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $59,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Santa Rosa, CA is $18.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.17 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa, CA is 13.8% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,840 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,770.