Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Wisconsin
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Wisconsin earn an average of $29,710 a year. That is $4,760 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $33,470.
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Average pay for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
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Average pay by state
Wisconsin vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| Wisconsin | $29,710 | $14.28 |
| Illinois | $34,230 | $16.46 |
| Michigan | $33,670 | $16.19 |
| Minnesota | $32,330 | $15.54 |
| Iowa | $25,890 | $12.45 |
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- Security Guards$41,390
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,560
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$73,690
- Firefighters$50,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$100,710
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$38,210
Average pay, Wisconsin, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Wisconsin?
The average is $29,710 a year, and the median is $28,570. That is $4,760 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in Wisconsin?
$14.28 an hour on average; the median is $13.74.
Where in Wisconsin do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($33,470), followed by Kenosha, WI ($32,560). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Wausau, WI ($26,400).
How does Wisconsin rank?
Wisconsin ranks #35 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.