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

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Nebraska make a median of $27,550 a year, or about $13.25 an hour. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $32K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Nebraska. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$28K
Median annual
$13.25/hr
Hourly rate
$25K
Entry level (10th %)
$32K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $28K get you in Nebraska?

Estimated monthly take-home$1,960/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,113/mo
Rent as % of take-home56.8% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$30,594/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$847/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nebraska

Bar chart showing Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $24,960, 25th percentile $25,000, median $27,550, 75th percentile $29,650, 90th percentile $32,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$25K25th$25KMedian$28K75th$30K90th$32K
Bar chart showing Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $24,960, 25th percentile $25,000, median $27,550, 75th percentile $29,650, 90th percentile $32,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $28K. Top earners bring in $32K or more, a $7K spread from bottom to top.

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

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Omaha$30K+8%380
Lincoln$27K-1%90

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Frequently asked questions

How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Nebraska?

The median is $27,550 a year, that works out to about $13 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,960, and experienced lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers can clear $32,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $28K enough to live in Nebraska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,960/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 56.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers salary go in Nebraska?

Nebraska has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers salary is worth about $30,594 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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