Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Southwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $25,750 -23.6% vs national

Median hourly $12.38

10th percentile $20,800

90th percentile $34,110

Employed locally 90

National median $33,720

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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Southwest Iowa

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$20,800

25th

$23,630

50th (median)

$25,750

75th

$31,200

90th

$34,110

Top-paying metros for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Metro area	Median 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 Southwest Iowa

Occupation	Median salary
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$66,800
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$48,780
Security Guards	$36,710
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$76,000

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Southwest Iowa is $12.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.82 or more per hour.

Is Southwest Iowa 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 Southwest Iowa is 23.6% 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 Southwest Iowa?

Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,630.