Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,960 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.41
10th percentile $20,260
90th percentile $35,830
Employed locally 80
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,260
    25th
    $27,340
    50th (median)
    $29,960
    75th
    $35,830
    90th
    $35,830

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,590
    Security Guards $38,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,680
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $40,450
    Firefighters $44,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Southeast Oklahoma is $14.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.54 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Oklahoma 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 Southeast Oklahoma is 11.2% below 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,260 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,340.