Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Missouri
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Missouri earn an average of $30,500 a year. That is $3,970 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470. The best-paying metro area is St. Louis, MO-IL at $31,540.
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Average pay for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
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Average pay by state
Missouri vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| Missouri | $30,500 | $14.66 |
| Illinois | $34,230 | $16.46 |
| Nebraska | $30,680 | $14.75 |
| Tennessee | $28,400 | $13.65 |
| Arkansas | $27,780 | $13.35 |
| Kentucky | $27,610 | $13.27 |
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- Security Guards$45,100
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$62,520
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,230
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- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$91,070
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36,010
Average pay, Missouri, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Missouri?
The average is $30,500 a year, and the median is $29,260. That is $3,970 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in Missouri?
$14.66 an hour on average; the median is $14.07.
Where in Missouri do they earn the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL ($31,540), followed by Kansas City, MO-KS ($30,610). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Columbia, MO ($28,810).
How does Missouri rank?
Missouri ranks #32 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.