Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $29,290 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.08
10th percentile $21,610
90th percentile $33,040
Employed locally 50
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,610
    25th
    $28,180
    50th (median)
    $29,290
    75th
    $29,590
    90th
    $33,040

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 59% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $43,770
    El Paso, TX $33,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,120
    Killeen-Temple, TX $29,590
    Midland, TX $29,140
    Longview, TX $29,110

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,680
    Security Guards $31,520
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,150
    Firefighters $64,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $100,080
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $70,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Tyler, TX is $14.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.89 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler 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 Tyler, TX is 13.1% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,610 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,180.