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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Nevada

Thinking about a career as a Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Nevada? Below are the key facts. Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.

$31,200 Median Annual Wage (Nevada)

$45,141 National Median Annual Wage

2,470 Nevada Employment

Some Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Make in Nevada?

For a lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers working in Nevada, the median annual wage is $31,200 per year (or about $15.00/hour).Annual wages span from $28,150 at the 10th percentile to $36,900 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$28,150	$13.53
25th percentile	$29,270	$14.07
Median (50th)	$31,200	$15.00
75th percentile	$34,480	$16.58
90th percentile	$36,900	$17.74

Salary ranges for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Nevada

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Nevada relative to the national average — is 1.73, suggesting that lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers earn a median of $45,141 per year ($21.70/hour), below the Nevada median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 37,492 lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers across the United States. In Nevada alone, approximately 2,470 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 1,580 lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers.

Forecasted number of jobs for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Top Nevada Metros for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

The largest metro-area employers of lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Nevada.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	1,980	$31,200
Reno, NV	320	$31,200

Top States for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers work.

State	Number Employed
California	21,730
Texas	11,600
Florida	10,010
New York	7,730
Virginia	6,700
Illinois	5,740
Colorado	5,220
Ohio	5,050
New Jersey	4,680
Pennsylvania	4,570
North Carolina	4,550
Washington	3,870
Arizona	3,380
Wisconsin	3,250
Missouri	3,230
Michigan	3,190
Indiana	3,090
Georgia	2,480
Nevada	2,470
Minnesota	2,410

Highest-Paying States for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

The highest-paying states for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$58,640
Hawaii	$55,540
California	$42,520
Washington	$38,510
Massachusetts	$36,830
Colorado	$36,290
Rhode Island	$36,090
New York	$35,890
Vermont	$35,850
Alaska	$35,650

Skills

The most important lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Monitoring 3.8 / 5

Speaking 3.5 / 5

Social Perceptiveness 3.4 / 5

Service Orientation 3.2 / 5

Active Listening 3.1 / 5

Learning Strategies 3.1 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Customer and Personal Service 4.0 / 5

Public Safety and Security 3.6 / 5

English Language 3.5 / 5

Education and Training 3.1 / 5

Medicine and Dentistry 3.0 / 5

Psychology 3.0 / 5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Problem Sensitivity 4.0 / 5

Oral Expression 3.5 / 5

Far Vision 3.5 / 5

Speech Clarity 3.2 / 5

Selective Attention 3.2 / 5

Oral Comprehension 3.2 / 5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.
Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, or chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.
Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
Operate underwater recovery units.

Work Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Documenting/Recording Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Training and Teaching Others
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

Other careers like lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers include:

Also Known As

Aquatics Coordinator, Aquatics Lifeguard, Aquatics Specialist, Beach Attendant, Beach Lifeguard, Bus Monitor, Certified Lifeguard, Certified Ski Patroller, Gamewell Operator, Life Guard, Lifeguard, Marine Safety Officer, OEC Tech (Outdoor Emergency Care Technician), Ocean Lifeguard, Ocean Lifeguard Specialist.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 33-9092.00

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