Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (33-9092) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		590
Mean wage		$12.59
Entry wage		$10.46
10th percentile wage		$10.39
50th percentile wage		$11.47
90th percentile wage		$16.16

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality	260	44.9%
Other Services	150	26.2%
Public Administration	130	22.9%
Education and Health Services	40	6.0%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	40	$14.24
Public Administration	130	$13.37
Other Services	150	$10.83
Leisure and Hospitality	260	$10.73

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

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


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$11.47		$19.74		-$8.27
2017	$11.32	+1.3%	$19.49	+1.3%	-$8.16
2016	$10.96	+3.3%	$18.86	+3.3%	-$7.90
2015	$10.59	+3.5%	$18.23	+3.5%	-$7.63
2014	$10.41	+1.7%	$17.91	+1.7%	-$7.50
2013	$10.20	+2.0%	$17.56	+2.0%	-$7.35
2012	$10.07	+1.3%	$17.34	+1.3%	-$7.26
2011	$9.93	+1.5%	$17.08	+1.5%	-$7.15
2010	$9.79	+1.4%	$16.85	+1.4%	-$7.05
2009	$9.68	+1.1%	$16.67	+1.1%	-$6.98
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$11.47		$24.57		-$13.10
2017	$11.32	+1.3%	$24.31	+1.1%	-$12.98
2016	$10.96	+3.3%	$23.66	+2.8%	-$12.69
2015	$10.59	+3.5%	$23.12	+2.3%	-$12.52
2014	$10.41	+1.7%	$22.63	+2.1%	-$12.22
2013	$10.20	+2.0%	$22.15	+2.2%	-$11.94
2012	$10.07	+1.3%	$21.70	+2.1%	-$11.63
2011	$9.93	+1.5%	$21.33	+1.7%	-$11.40
2010	$9.79	+1.4%	$21.00	+1.6%	-$11.20
2009	$9.68	+1.1%	$20.64	+1.7%	-$10.95

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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