Lifeguard salary, National
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The BLS May 2025 median for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in National is $33,580 per year. Official BLS figures, released 2026-05-15. Public results. Request the PDF or saved report below.
Recruiter's read: what do the published figures mean for Lifeguard in National?
Real Estate Headhunters reads Lifeguard in National through BLS occupation 33-9092, Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, rather than treating the niche title as a separately surveyed job. The May 2025 annual median for Lifeguard in National is $33,580; its direct mapping means the occupation and its limits belong beside this offer budget.
Lifeguard in National has a published middle-half band from $28,880 at the lower quartile to $37,520 at the upper quartile in May 2025. The $8,640 difference for Lifeguard in National is the width of that reported band, not a recommended automatic raise or a measure of candidate seniority.
Lifeguard in National shows $25,780 at the tenth percentile and $43,970 at the ninetieth percentile. The lower-tail gap for Lifeguard in National is $3,100, versus $6,450 above the upper quartile; the upper published tail is wider, which describes dispersion but does not explain its cause.
The national benchmark for Lifeguard in National is the cross-industry distribution, with published employment of 157550 for SOC 33-9092. The employment figure for Lifeguard in National counts workers in Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, not only property management employees carrying this niche title, so it cannot be presented as a count of available candidates.
For Lifeguard in National, the two comparison metros are selected by published employment, not geographic proximity: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA reports $43,800; New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ reports $36,600. Those May 2025 comparisons for Lifeguard in National use SOC 33-9092 on the same annual basis, without substituting a different job to obtain a convenient number.
The prior annual median for Lifeguard in National was $33,720 in May 2024, compared with $33,580 in May 2025. The new-minus-old difference for Lifeguard in National is -$140; it compares two survey distributions, not the pay rise of a tracked worker or a forecast.
For Lifeguard in National, the highest exact published national medians among the loaded real-estate, building-service and fund industry rows are Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $33,710; Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $33,710. These May 2025 industry figures for Lifeguard in National are national cuts, not an industry-pay ranking inside National, because the loaded industry source does not cross-tabulate that local market.
Lifeguard in National uses BLS straight-time gross wages, which include base rates, guaranteed pay, commissions and production bonuses but exclude discretionary or nonproduction bonuses. For an offer benchmarked to Lifeguard in National, state overtime, on-call pay, relocation support and housing discounts separately because OEWS excludes them; the $33,580 median does not price those additions in National.
NAA CAM means Certified Apartment Manager. Florida CAM is the community association manager license, an example of state licensing where required. In accounting titles, CAM means common area maintenance. These are not interchangeable.
What wages did BLS publish?
The BLS May 2025 median for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in National is $33,580 per year. This is the mapped occupation, not a separate survey of Lifeguard.
Direct matchThe work of Lifeguard fits SOC 33-9092, Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers. BLS includes workers across industries and employers, not just real estate.
SOC 33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
The published median is $33,580. The middle half of reported wages runs from $28,880 to $37,520.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $25,780 |
| 25th | $28,880 |
| Median | $33,580 |
| 75th | $37,520 |
| 90th | $43,970 |
Mean: $34,470. Employment: 157,550.
The published median is $16.14. The middle half of reported wages runs from $13.89 to $18.04.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $12.40 |
| 25th | $13.89 |
| Median | $16.14 |
| 75th | $18.04 |
| 90th | $21.14 |
Mean: $16.57. Employment: 157,550.
This wage is equal to or greater than $115.00 per hour or $239,200 per year. A cell marked “or more” is a threshold, not an exact value.
What BLS wages include and exclude
Wages for the OEWS survey are straight-time, gross pay, exclusive of premium pay.
Included
- Base rates
- Commissions
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Deadheading pay
- Guaranteed pay
- Hazard pay
- Incentive pay
- Longevity pay
- Over-the-road pay (Mileage)
- Piece rates
- Portal-to-portal rates
- Production bonuses
- Tips
Excluded
- Attendance bonuses
- Back pay
- Clothing allowances
- Discounts
- Draw
- Holiday bonus
- Holiday premium pay
- Jury duty pay
- Meal allowances
- Nonproduction bonuses
- On-call pay
- Overtime pay
- Relocation allowances
- Severance pay
- Shift differentials
- Stock bonuses
- Tool/equipment allowances
- Tuition reimbursements
- Uniform allowances
- Weekend premium pay
BLS wage definitions. Benefits and discretionary bonus are not base wage benchmarks.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, National. Released 2026-05-15.
Markets where BLS publishes this occupation
| Metro | Median annual | 25th to 75th | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $37,230 | $32,110 to $44,540 | 2730 | 0.95 |
| Orlando | $30,510 | $30,510 to $35,080 | 2980 | 2.08 |
| Tampa | $31,720 | $29,060 to $36,030 | 620 | 0.43 |
| Chicago | $33,750 | $31,320 to $35,440 | 4960 | 1.09 |
| New York City | $36,600 | $34,310 to $40,590 | 9610 | 1 |
| Raleigh | $27,380 | $26,340 to $30,150 | 990 | 1.32 |
| Dallas | $29,770 | $27,610 to $33,040 | 3930 | 0.96 |
| Northern New Jersey | $36,600 | $34,310 to $40,590 | 9610 | 1 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,800 | $38,470 to $46,020 | 11640 | 1.83 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $34,710 | $31,380 to $37,160 | 4600 | 1.45 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $39,240 | $37,160 to $45,240 | 3060 | 1.45 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $32,220 | $29,470 to $34,340 | 2980 | 1.01 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $36,620 | $34,700 to $38,060 | 2820 | 1.73 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $34,080 | $31,370 to $34,940 | 2550 | 1.85 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $43,050 | $37,520 to $46,710 | 2480 | 1.59 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $34,830 | $31,030 to $36,110 | 2380 | 0.99 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $27,540 | $24,960 to $30,250 | 2320 | 0.7 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $30,830 | $28,770 to $33,780 | 2080 | 1.8 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $27,890 | $27,260 to $32,440 | 2060 | 2.67 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $37,180 | $34,600 to $41,600 | 2000 | 0.73 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $39,120 | $37,440 to $44,180 | 2000 | 0.83 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $31,860 | $29,090 to $35,120 | 1910 | 0.65 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $28,740 | $26,220 to $33,270 | 1880 | 1.37 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $43,260 | $32,920 to $43,260 | 1800 | 1.37 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $30,730 | $29,880 to $32,720 | 1680 | 1.24 |
| Cleveland, OH | $28,800 | $26,790 to $30,860 | 1630 | 1.56 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $30,320 | $25,320 to $36,200 | 1540 | 1.38 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $29,540 | $27,340 to $33,440 | 1500 | 0.77 |
What changed since the last release
These are two published distributions, not a projection or a same-worker pay-rise measure. Changes in coverage, sampling or area boundaries can affect comparison.
| May 2024 | May 2025 | New minus old, arithmetic only |
|---|---|---|
| $33,720 | $33,580 | -$140 |
Prior source: BLS OEWS May 2024, released 2025-04-02. Prior area label: U.S.. Check BLS boundary notes before treating these as an unchanged market.
National pay by industry
Industry rows cover payroll employment classified in that industry, nationally. They do not isolate this niche title, and contractors may sit in another industry.
| Industry, exact BLS name | NAICS | P25 annual | Median annual | P75 annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 531000 | $32,170 | $33,710 | $37,440 | 1640 |
| Real Estate | 531000 | $32,170 | $33,710 | $37,440 | 1640 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551000 | $27,040 | $27,040 | $27,040 | Not published by BLS |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551100 | $27,040 | $27,040 | $27,040 | Not published by BLS |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 561700 | $29,120 | $31,200 | $34,320 | 1360 |
The pay ladder
These related assignments use different SOC occupations. BLS does not turn a percentile into a seniority level.
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- Portfolio Community Association Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
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- Onsite Community Association Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
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- Senior Community Association Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
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- Assistant Community Association Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
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- High-Rise Condominium General Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
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- Master-Planned Community General Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
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- Lifestyle Director · SOC 39-9032 Recreation Workers Closest proxy
Lifestyle Director maps to Recreation Workers (39-9032), a closest occupational proxy. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
Highest published metro medians
| Metro | Role median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $64,030 | 110 | 1.5 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $49,730 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| Bozeman, MT | $44,610 | 100 | 1.42 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,800 | 11640 | 1.83 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $43,260 | 1800 | 1.37 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $43,050 | 2480 | 1.59 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $42,460 | 1020 | 0.89 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $42,330 | 390 | 1.75 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $41,310 | 50 | 0.41 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $39,970 | 340 | 3.43 |
Top-coded and suppressed medians cannot be ranked as exact wages. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not relative pay or cost of living.
Lowest published metro medians
| Metro | Median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown, TN | $20,720 | 80 | 1.57 |
| Lafayette, LA | $21,040 | 40 | 0.21 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $21,100 | 60 | 0.38 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $21,390 | 110 | 1.07 |
| Montgomery, AL | $21,940 | 110 | 0.68 |
| Amarillo, TX | $22,120 | 70 | 0.54 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $22,240 | 110 | 0.26 |
| Mansfield, OH | $22,260 | 60 | 1.16 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $22,620 | 90 | 0.13 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $22,880 | 170 | 1.2 |
Pay relative to local wages
The ratio divides this occupation's median by the all-occupations median in the same area. This is not purchasing power. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not pay.
| Metro | Role median annual | All-occupations median | Role / local median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $64,030 | $57,640 | 1.11× (arithmetic) | 110 | 1.5 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $41,310 | $47,510 | 0.87× (arithmetic) | 50 | 0.41 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $49,730 | $57,220 | 0.87× (arithmetic) | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $38,900 | $44,940 | 0.87× (arithmetic) | 310 | 1.4 |
| El Paso, TX | $33,180 | $39,510 | 0.84× (arithmetic) | 230 | 0.66 |
| Traverse City, MI | $39,270 | $47,470 | 0.83× (arithmetic) | 120 | 1.78 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $31,470 | $38,520 | 0.82× (arithmetic) | 200 | 2.29 |
| Bozeman, MT | $44,610 | $54,830 | 0.81× (arithmetic) | 100 | 1.42 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $39,160 | $48,400 | 0.81× (arithmetic) | 1070 | 0.61 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $38,130 | $47,520 | 0.80× (arithmetic) | 290 | 1.67 |
Top-coded and suppressed medians cannot be ranked as exact wages. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not relative pay or cost of living.
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All BLS areas are available in the public tools. These links show this occupation's largest metro employment markets.
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Northern New Jersey
- Chicago
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Dallas
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Orlando
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Miami
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
- Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
- St. Louis, MO-IL
- Cleveland, OH
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Questions about these figures
What does the $33,580 median mean for Lifeguard in National?
For Lifeguard in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 33-9092, Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers. The direct mapping for Lifeguard in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Lifeguard in National?
The reported middle-half band for Lifeguard in National is $28,880 to $37,520 on an annual basis. Those two points for Lifeguard in National describe SOC 33-9092, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Lifeguard?
The industry cuts used for Lifeguard in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Lifeguard in National means the $33,580 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Lifeguard in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Lifeguard in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Lifeguard in National is $33,580; both reference periods remain visible.
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What does the $33,580 median mean for Lifeguard in National?
For Lifeguard in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 33-9092, Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers. The direct mapping for Lifeguard in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Lifeguard in National?
The reported middle-half band for Lifeguard in National is $28,880 to $37,520 on an annual basis. Those two points for Lifeguard in National describe SOC 33-9092, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Lifeguard?
The industry cuts used for Lifeguard in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Lifeguard in National means the $33,580 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Lifeguard in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Lifeguard in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Lifeguard in National is $33,580; both reference periods remain visible.
Salary methodology. Official data retrieved 2026-10-07.
CAM has different meanings. NAA CAM is the Certified Apartment Manager credential. The Florida community association manager license is a separate license, cited here as an example of state licensing. In commercial budgets, CAM means common area maintenance. We check the credential or license relevant to the opening, where the state requires it.