Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117,540 | 1.6 % | $9.98 | $20,750 | 1.0 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.64 | $8.21 | $9.06 | $10.82 | $13.74 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $15,880 | $17,080 | $18,840 | $22,510 | $28,590 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 46,680 | 0.83 | $10.60 | $22,040 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 25,360 | 2.38 | $9.48 | $19,720 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 20,960 | 5.41 | $9.46 | $19,680 |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | 6,140 | 3.83 | $8.93 | $18,580 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 5,630 | 0.34 | $9.86 | $20,510 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic and Social Organizations | 20,960 | 5.41 | $9.46 | $19,680 |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | 6,140 | 3.83 | $8.93 | $18,580 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 25,360 | 2.38 | $9.48 | $19,720 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 46,680 | 0.83 | $10.60 | $22,040 |
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | 280 | 0.64 | $9.11 | $18,950 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government (OES Designation) | 980 | 0.04 | $14.41 | $29,970 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 200 | 0.11 | $11.46 | $23,830 |
| Community Care Facilities for the Elderly | 70 | 0.01 | $10.98 | $22,830 |
| Religious Organizations | 120 | 0.06 | $10.75 | $22,360 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 200 | 0.10 | $10.75 | $22,360 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 11,350 | 0.81 | 0.88 | $13.93 | $28,970 |
| Texas | 8,310 | 0.82 | 0.89 | $8.75 | $18,190 |
| Illinois | 7,100 | 1.29 | 1.39 | $9.53 | $19,810 |
| New York | 7,040 | 0.84 | 0.91 | $10.83 | $22,530 |
| Ohio | 6,640 | 1.35 | 1.46 | $8.52 | $17,730 |

States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4,570 | 2.12 | 2.29 | $9.88 | $20,550 |
| Montana | 680 | 1.61 | 1.74 | $9.87 | $20,540 |
| Idaho | 880 | 1.49 | 1.61 | $8.91 | $18,540 |
| Wyoming | 400 | 1.48 | 1.60 | $9.81 | $20,410 |
| Kansas | 1,920 | 1.47 | 1.59 | $8.44 | $17,550 |

Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 680 | 1.19 | 1.29 | $17.06 | $35,490 |
| California | 11,350 | 0.81 | 0.88 | $13.93 | $28,970 |
| District of Columbia | 30 | 0.05 | 0.06 | $13.43 | $27,930 |
| Alaska | 310 | 1.00 | 1.08 | $12.83 | $26,690 |
| Connecticut | 1,790 | 1.12 | 1.21 | $11.54 | $23,990 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 4,200 | 1.19 | 1.28 | $9.64 | $20,060 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,660 | 0.96 | 1.04 | $16.40 | $34,110 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 2,720 | 2.30 | 2.48 | $9.68 | $20,130 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 2,410 | 0.96 | 1.04 | $8.57 | $17,820 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,990 | 0.87 | 0.94 | $9.77 | $20,320 |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH | 1,840 | 1.90 | 2.06 | $8.65 | $17,990 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,660 | 1.00 | 1.09 | $11.13 | $23,140 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 1,660 | 1.34 | 1.45 | $14.23 | $29,600 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,600 | 0.96 | 1.03 | $9.88 | $20,550 |
| Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN | 1,480 | 1.53 | 1.66 | $8.44 | $17,560 |

Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky, OH | 300 | 8.77 | 9.48 | $8.02 | $16,680 |
| Great Falls, MT | 150 | 4.14 | 4.48 | $8.38 | $17,430 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | 200 | 2.86 | 3.09 | $9.23 | $19,200 |
| Dubuque, IA | 140 | 2.75 | 2.97 | $8.38 | $17,430 |
| Bend, OR | 160 | 2.70 | 2.92 | $10.58 | $22,010 |
| Boulder, CO | 390 | 2.59 | 2.81 | $9.39 | $19,540 |
| Portsmouth, NH-ME | 140 | 2.54 | 2.75 | $10.73 | $22,320 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 220 | 2.40 | 2.59 | $9.77 | $20,320 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | 110 | 2.40 | 2.59 | $11.89 | $24,740 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 2,720 | 2.30 | 2.48 | $9.68 | $20,130 |