Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Maryland
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Maryland earn an average of $34,970 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $34,470. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $36,370.
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Average pay for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
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Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| Maryland | $34,970 | $16.81 |
| District of Columbia | $58,460 | $28.11 |
| Delaware | $32,570 | $15.66 |
| Virginia | $31,700 | $15.24 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,020 | $14.43 |
| West Virginia | $25,430 | $12.23 |
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Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Maryland?
The average is $34,970 a year, and the median is $34,520. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$16.81 an hour on average; the median is $16.60.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($36,370), followed by Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($33,790). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($31,360).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #17 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.