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

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Virginia

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Virginia earn a median salary of $29,907 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.3% vs the national median of $33,720. An estimated 4,370 lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $24,350 to $35,730 depending on location.

$29,907 Avg median salary in Virginia
$35,730 Highest paying metro
$24,350 Lowest paying metro
4,370 Employed in Virginia

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      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salaries by city in Virginia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Southern West Virginia $35,730 $24,960 $45,880 70
      Harrisonburg, VA $34,080 $28,750 $35,620 80
      Charlottesville, VA $33,800 $29,190 $36,570 230
      Winchester, VA-WV $31,770 $28,440 $31,770 70
      Blacksburg, VA $31,110 $30,100 $31,200 130
      Virginia Beach, VA-NC $30,520 $27,740 $34,930 1,380
      Richmond, VA $29,900 $27,730 $34,400 1,190
      Roanoke, VA $29,550 $28,260 $30,710 340
      Lynchburg, VA $29,200 $27,900 $31,650 130
      Northwest Virginia $28,870 $25,280 $31,210 70
      Southwest Virginia $27,470 $25,080 $29,490 120
      Southside Virginia $27,390 $24,960 $31,200 90
      Northern West Virginia $24,960 $23,750 $24,960 40
      West Virginia $24,350 $21,060 $33,300 430

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