Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $29,810 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.33
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $31,210
Employed locally 90
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $29,810
    75th
    $30,770
    90th
    $31,210

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 60% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,250
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,520
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $36,930
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $36,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,900
    Fayetteville, NC $35,650

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$41,920
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,130
    Firefighters$64,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108,270
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$61,350
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$90,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Springfield, IL is $14.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.61 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield 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 Springfield, IL is 11.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.