Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Colorado
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Colorado earn an average of $36,900 a year. That is $2,430 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $34,470. The best-paying metro area is Boulder, CO at $36,800.
Top-paying Colorado metro areas
Average pay for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Average pay by state
Colorado vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| Colorado | $36,900 | $17.74 |
| Wyoming | $31,780 | $15.28 |
| New Mexico | $31,510 | $15.15 |
| Utah | $30,990 | $14.90 |
| Nebraska | $30,680 | $14.75 |
| Kansas | $27,000 | $12.98 |
Related jobs in Colorado
- Security Guards$45,870
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40,330
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$49,130
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$90,550
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,360
- Firefighters$78,380
Average pay, Colorado, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Colorado?
The average is $36,900 a year, and the median is $35,640. That is $2,430 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in Colorado?
$17.74 an hour on average; the median is $17.13.
Where in Colorado do they earn the most?
Boulder, CO ($36,800), followed by Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($36,530). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Grand Junction, CO ($32,670).
How does Colorado rank?
Colorado ranks #9 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.