Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers - Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $20,750 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $9.98. The average wage in New Mexico is slightly below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $9.57 and most workers in this occupation earn between $8.16 and $10.27 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $20,750 | ||
| National Hourly | $9.98 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $16,981 | $19,901 | $21,361 |
| Statewide Hourly | $8.16 | $9.57 | $10.27 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $16,942 | $18,934 | $19,930 |
| Hourly | $8.15 | $9.10 | $9.58 |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $16,942 | $18,934 | $19,930 |
| Hourly | $8.15 | $9.10 | $9.58 |
| Eastern Annual | $16,117 | $19,399 | $21,040 |
| Hourly | $7.75 | $9.33 | $10.12 |
| Northern Annual | $17,519 | $21,377 | $23,306 |
| Hourly | $8.42 | $10.28 | $11.20 |
| Southwestern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 610 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 20 percent and an estmated 730 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 12 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 610 | 730 | 1.84% | 12 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 280 | 340 | 1.94% | 6 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | 120 | 130 | 1.14% | 1 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 280 | 340 | 1.94% | 6 |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | 350 | 480 | 3.32% | 13 |
| Southwestern | 20 | 20 | 1.84% | 0 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers usually need Less than a High School Diploma.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than a High School Diploma | 90% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 4% |
| Some College Courses | 4% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 1% |
| Master's Degree | 1% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + American Public University System-Hollom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.amu.apus.edu/index.htm | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Security and Protective Services, Other | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate | American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification 142 Moneroe NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 (505) 526-8514 http://redcrossnewmexico.org/ | 2010 | 332 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | * |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | 23.2% |
| Educational Services | * |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Org | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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