Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Nebraska

Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $30,420 a year) and the least in Omaha ($30,030), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers average at $30,680 and the median at $29,100 for 1,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $34,470.

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$30,420
Omaha$30,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$30,420	$30,100	$28,080	$26,085	92
Omaha	$30,030	$29,300	$28,780	$25,785	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary in other states

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9092.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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