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

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • West Virginia

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in West Virginia earn a median salary of $26,181 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.4% vs the national median of $33,720. An estimated 580 lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $21,150 to $35,730 depending on location.

$26,181 Avg median salary in West Virginia
$35,730 Highest paying metro
$21,150 Lowest paying metro
580 Employed in West Virginia

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

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Southern West Virginia $35,730 $24,960 $45,880 70
      Northwest Virginia $28,870 $25,280 $31,210 70
      Southwest Virginia $27,470 $25,080 $29,490 120
      Charleston, WV $25,200 $19,910 $31,060 70
      Northern West Virginia $24,960 $23,750 $24,960 40
      Wheeling, WV-OH $24,350 $23,100 $31,140 80
      Beckley, WV $21,720 $21,490 $29,490 40
      Huntington, WV-KY-OH $21,150 $21,060 $30,570 90

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