Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Georgia
Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Georgia earned a median of $30,880 a year ($14.85 an hour) and a mean of $30,840 in May 2025. The median is 8.0% below the U.S. median of $33,580, ranking 24th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $30,880
- Median hourly
- $14.85
- Mean annual
- $30,840
- Jobs on record
- 2,840
Grey needle: U.S. median, $33,580 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Georgia compare on pay for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers?
Georgia ranks 24th of 52 states and territories. District of Columbia is highest at $60,400, $29,520 more than the Georgia median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $31,870 | -5% | 2,130 |
| South Dakota | 23 | $30,990 | -8% | 490 |
| Georgia | 24 | $30,880 | -8% | 2,840 |
| Nevada | 25 | $30,830 | -8% | 2,630 |
| Virginia | 26 | $30,070 | -10% | 8,920 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 52 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Georgia pay go further after prices?
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the U.S. average, so the $30,880 median buys about what $32,069 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $33,580 U.S. median. On this measure Georgia ranks 23rd of 51, up from 24th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Georgia pay lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers the most?
Savannah, GA is highest at $32,400, 4.9% above the Georgia median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $32,400 | 90 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $31,860 | 1,910 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $29,210 | 90 |
| Gainesville, GA | $29,120 | 80 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $27,700 | 130 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $26,000 | 80 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $25,540 | 90 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $24,890 | |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $24,890 | 100 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $24,880 | 30 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Georgia is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers work in Georgia?
BLS counts 2,840 jobs in Georgia, 1.8% of the 157,550 in the U.S. That is the 19th largest count among the 52 states and territories with a published figure. That is 0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in Georgia, a location quotient of 0.57: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.57 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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