Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Michigan
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Michigan earn an average of $33,670 a year. That is $800 (2%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470. The best-paying metro area is Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI at $40,730.
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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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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Michigan, charted
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Where Michigan lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers work
Average pay by state
Michigan vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| Michigan | $33,670 | $16.19 |
| Wisconsin | $29,710 | $14.28 |
| Ohio | $28,820 | $13.85 |
| Indiana | $28,590 | $13.75 |
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- Security Guards$40,640
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Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Michigan?
The average is $33,670 a year, and the median is $29,760. That is $800 (2%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$16.19 an hour on average; the median is $14.31.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI ($40,730), followed by Ann Arbor, MI ($39,710). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Jackson, MI ($27,500).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #21 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.