Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Florida
$35,510avg. a year
$17.07 an hour · 9,460 employed
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Florida earn an average of $35,510 a year. That is $1,040 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $34,470. The best-paying metro area is Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL at $41,140.
$35,040Median pay
$17.07Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#15Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Florida metro areas
Average pay for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
150 jobs
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
$41,140
$19.78 an hour
2120 jobs
Naples-Marco Island, FL
$39,220
$18.86 an hour
380 jobs
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL
$38,800
$18.66 an hour
480 jobs
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL
$38,730
$18.62 an hour
52,730 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$38,620
$18.57 an hour
6310 jobs
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
$38,260
$18.40 an hour
7120 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL
$36,410
$17.51 an hour
8310 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$36,380
$17.49 an hour
9100 jobs
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
$35,360
$17.00 an hour
10620 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$34,600
$16.63 an hour
11750 jobs
Jacksonville, FL
$34,440
$16.56 an hour
12120 jobs
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
$33,920
$16.31 an hour
132,980 jobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$32,800
$15.77 an hour
1470 jobs
Ocala, FL
$32,700
$15.72 an hour
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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Florida, charted
Pay over time
Florida, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Florida lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Florida vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| Florida | $35,510 | $17.07 |
| Georgia | $30,840 | $14.83 |
| Alabama | $27,390 | $13.17 |
Related jobs in Florida
- Security Guards$37,610
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36,010
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$48,840
- School Bus Monitors$34,290
- Transportation Security Screeners$59,740
- Private Detectives and Investigators$55,820
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Florida?
The average is $35,510 a year, and the median is $35,040. That is $1,040 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in Florida?
$17.07 an hour on average; the median is $16.85.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL ($41,140), followed by Naples-Marco Island, FL ($39,220). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Ocala, FL ($32,700).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #15 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 33-9092. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.