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

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

Median annual salary $25,860 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $12.43
10th percentile $23,240
90th percentile $33,050
Employed locally 60
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,240
    25th
    $25,860
    50th (median)
    $25,860
    75th
    $29,630
    90th
    $33,050

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    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
    Tyler, TX $29,290
    Midland, TX $29,140

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,430
    Security Guards$30,350
    Firefighters$63,390
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$75,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$77,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Waco, TX is $12.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.89 or more per hour.

    Is Waco 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 Waco, TX is 23.3% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,240 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,860.