Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in New York
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in New York earn an average of $37,800 a year. That is $3,330 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $34,470. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $38,200.
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Average pay for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Average pay by state
New York vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| New York | $37,800 | $18.17 |
| Massachusetts | $37,930 | $18.24 |
| Connecticut | $37,050 | $17.81 |
| Vermont | $36,720 | $17.65 |
| New Jersey | $36,280 | $17.44 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,020 | $14.43 |
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Average pay, New York, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in New York?
The average is $37,800 a year, and the median is $36,590. That is $3,330 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$18.17 an hour on average; the median is $17.59.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($38,200), followed by Kingston, NY ($35,690). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Binghamton, NY ($33,420).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #7 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.