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

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

Median annual salary $35,820 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.22
10th percentile $31,630
90th percentile $46,000
Employed locally 90
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,630
    25th
    $33,190
    50th (median)
    $35,820
    75th
    $41,810
    90th
    $46,000

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,980
    Security Guards$39,820
    Firefighters$46,480
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40,130
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$74,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Southwest Maine is $17.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.85 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine 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 Maine is 6.2% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,630 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,190.