Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in North Carolina
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in North Carolina earn an average of $29,100 a year. That is $5,370 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470. The best-paying metro area is Fayetteville, NC at $32,270.
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| North Carolina | $29,100 | $13.99 |
| Virginia | $31,700 | $15.24 |
| Georgia | $30,840 | $14.83 |
| Tennessee | $28,400 | $13.65 |
| South Carolina | $27,170 | $13.06 |
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Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in North Carolina?
The average is $29,100 a year, and the median is $27,310. That is $5,370 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$13.99 an hour on average; the median is $13.13.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Fayetteville, NC ($32,270), followed by Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($30,470). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC ($23,520).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #36 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.