Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in South Dakota earn a median salary of $32,078 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.9% vs the national median of $33,720. An estimated 520 lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $28,720 to $36,030 depending on location.
$32,078
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$36,030
Highest paying metro
$28,720
Lowest paying metro
520
Employed in South Dakota
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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
inLifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $36,030 | $29,530 | $36,030 | 140 |
| Rapid City, SD | $34,420 | $33,090 | $34,420 | 70 |
| West South Dakota | $29,140 | $27,520 | $31,220 | 140 |
| East South Dakota | $28,720 | $27,440 | $31,630 | 170 |