Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Washington only, where the average is $36,370 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers average at $58,460 and the median at $60,400 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $34,470.

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$36,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$36,370	$34,710	$31,380	$30,387	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary in other states

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9092.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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