Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Illinois
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Illinois earn an average of $34,230 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $34,470. The best-paying metro area is Bloomington, IL at $34,490.
Top-paying Illinois metro areas
Average pay for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Average pay by state
Illinois vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| Illinois | $34,230 | $16.46 |
| Missouri | $30,500 | $14.66 |
| Wisconsin | $29,710 | $14.28 |
| Indiana | $28,590 | $13.75 |
| Kentucky | $27,610 | $13.27 |
| Iowa | $25,890 | $12.45 |
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Average pay, Illinois, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Illinois?
The average is $34,230 a year, and the median is $33,710. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in Illinois?
$16.46 an hour on average; the median is $16.21.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
Bloomington, IL ($34,490), followed by Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($34,330). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL ($28,640).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #20 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.