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33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service

Occupational Description:
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2026

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Northwest Minnesota	160	19	$15.91/hr	$13.01/hr	$13.50/hr	$15.07/hr	$17.09/hr	$21.18/hr
EDR 1 - Northwest	20	6	$15.14/hr	$13.01/hr	$13.50/hr	$15.07/hr	$15.07/hr	$21.18/hr
EDR 2 - Headwaters	30	8	$15.51/hr	$13.01/hr	$13.26/hr	$17.09/hr	$17.09/hr	$17.09/hr
EDR 4 - West Central	70	14	$15.86/hr	$13.26/hr	$14.20/hr	$15.91/hr	$17.07/hr	$18.28/hr
EDR 5 - North Central
Minnesota	2,130	230	$15.93/hr	$12.80/hr	$14.29/hr	$15.71/hr	$17.43/hr	$18.79/hr
U S	157,550	2,836	$16.99/hr	$12.71/hr	$14.24/hr	$16.55/hr	$18.50/hr	$21.68/hr

Leading Industries for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health Services	240	$15.79/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	690	$17.22/hr
Other Services	420	$15.71/hr
Public Administration	780	$14.88/hr

Other Regional Data for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	60	$14.02/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	60	$15.56/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	70	$13.71/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	80	$14.32/hr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	90	$14.65/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	90	$13.70/hr	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	100	$14.40/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	140	$14.70/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	140	$15.07/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	150	$14.46/hr	6.7%
Northwest Minnesota	160	$15.07/hr	8.9%
Northeast Minnesota	160	$14.65/hr	6.9%
Central Minnesota	170	$14.97/hr	8.5%
Southeast Balance of State	220	$14.51/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	230	$14.68/hr	8.2%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	1,260	$16.81/hr	7.3%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	1,380	$16.81/hr	N/A
Minnesota	2,130	$15.71/hr	7.5%

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Task for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service

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