Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Indiana
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Indiana earn an average of $28,590 a year. That is $5,880 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $34,330.
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Average pay for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
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Average pay by state
Indiana vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| Indiana | $28,590 | $13.75 |
| Illinois | $34,230 | $16.46 |
| Michigan | $33,670 | $16.19 |
| Ohio | $28,820 | $13.85 |
| Kentucky | $27,610 | $13.27 |
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- Security Guards$40,660
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- Firefighters$62,420
Average pay, Indiana, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Indiana?
The average is $28,590 a year, and the median is $28,640. That is $5,880 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in Indiana?
$13.75 an hour on average; the median is $13.77.
Where in Indiana do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($34,330), followed by Michigan City-La Porte, IN ($33,010). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Columbus, IN ($24,400).
How does Indiana rank?
Indiana ranks #38 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.