Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Ohio
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Ohio earn an average of $28,820 a year. That is $5,650 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470. The best-paying metro area is Columbus, OH at $30,900.
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Average pay for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
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Ohio vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| Ohio | $28,820 | $13.85 |
| Michigan | $33,670 | $16.19 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,020 | $14.43 |
| Indiana | $28,590 | $13.75 |
| Kentucky | $27,610 | $13.27 |
| West Virginia | $25,430 | $12.23 |
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Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Ohio?
The average is $28,820 a year, and the median is $27,770. That is $5,650 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in Ohio?
$13.85 an hour on average; the median is $13.35.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Columbus, OH ($30,900), followed by Sandusky, OH ($30,800). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Mansfield, OH ($23,930).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #37 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.