Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Minnesota
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Minnesota earn an average of $32,330 a year. That is $2,140 (6%) 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 8.
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Minnesota vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| Minnesota | $32,330 | $15.54 |
| South Dakota | $31,370 | $15.08 |
| Wisconsin | $29,710 | $14.28 |
| North Dakota | $28,090 | $13.50 |
| Iowa | $25,890 | $12.45 |
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Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Minnesota?
The average is $32,330 a year, and the median is $31,870. That is $2,140 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in Minnesota?
$15.54 an hour on average; the median is $15.32.
Where in Minnesota do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($33,470), followed by Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($32,870). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Grand Forks, ND-MN ($28,400).
How does Minnesota rank?
Minnesota ranks #23 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.