Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in South Carolina
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in South Carolina earn an average of $27,170 a year. That is $7,300 (21%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470. The best-paying metro area is Charleston-North Charleston, SC at $30,970.
Top-paying South Carolina 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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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in South Carolina, charted
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Average pay by state
South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| South Carolina | $27,170 | $13.06 |
| Georgia | $30,840 | $14.83 |
| North Carolina | $29,100 | $13.99 |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Security Guards$37,060
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,420
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,520
- Firefighters$43,900
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$39,460
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$45,790
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in South Carolina?
The average is $27,170 a year, and the median is $26,210. That is $7,300 (21%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$13.06 an hour on average; the median is $12.60.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($30,970), followed by Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($30,470). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC ($23,900).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #45 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.