Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker's pay go, state by state?
A Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker's pay leaves the most room in District of Columbia — about $3,591/mo take-home against $1,900/mo typical rent — and the least in Utah.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $3,591/mo | $1,900/mo | 53% |
| Hawaii | $3,466/mo | $1,927/mo | 56% |
| South Dakota | $1,835/mo | $910/mo | 50% |
| Alaska | $2,283/mo | $1,361/mo | 60% |
| North Dakota | $1,833/mo | $911/mo | 50% |
| Rhode Island | $2,183/mo | $1,289/mo | 59% |
| Maine | $1,992/mo | $1,104/mo | 55% |
| Kentucky | $1,744/mo | $918/mo | 53% |
| Vermont | $1,986/mo | $1,207/mo | 61% |
| Montana | $1,802/mo | $1,031/mo | 57% |
| Michigan | $1,837/mo | $1,072/mo | 58% |
| Illinois | $1,988/mo | $1,246/mo | 63% |
| Minnesota | $1,971/mo | $1,230/mo | 62% |
| Arkansas | $1,641/mo | $903/mo | 55% |
| Wisconsin | $1,763/mo | $1,033/mo | 59% |
| Washington | $2,356/mo | $1,641/mo | 70% |
| Oregon | $2,142/mo | $1,431/mo | 67% |
| Missouri | $1,707/mo | $997/mo | 58% |
| Georgia | $2,028/mo | $1,320/mo | 65% |
| Arizona | $2,101/mo | $1,419/mo | 68% |
| New York | $2,303/mo | $1,621/mo | 70% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,839/mo | $1,176/mo | 64% |
| Iowa | $1,558/mo | $932/mo | 60% |
| Indiana | $1,646/mo | $1,022/mo | 62% |
| Florida | $2,155/mo | $1,542/mo | 72% |
| New Mexico | $1,645/mo | $1,034/mo | 63% |
| Oklahoma | $1,578/mo | $970/mo | 61% |
| West Virginia | $1,453/mo | $848/mo | 58% |
| Wyoming | $1,581/mo | $979/mo | 62% |
| South Carolina | $1,728/mo | $1,131/mo | 65% |
| Ohio | $1,581/mo | $986/mo | 62% |
| North Carolina | $1,736/mo | $1,147/mo | 66% |
| Massachusetts | $2,287/mo | $1,716/mo | 75% |
| Colorado | $2,227/mo | $1,659/mo | 74% |
| Connecticut | $2,020/mo | $1,483/mo | 73% |
| Nebraska | $1,554/mo | $1,017/mo | 65% |
| Idaho | $1,667/mo | $1,163/mo | 70% |
| New Hampshire | $1,921/mo | $1,424/mo | 74% |
| Mississippi | $1,420/mo | $933/mo | 66% |
| Alabama | $1,440/mo | $967/mo | 67% |
| Tennessee | $1,579/mo | $1,111/mo | 70% |
| Nevada | $1,936/mo | $1,478/mo | 76% |
| California | $2,407/mo | $1,969/mo | 82% |
| Kansas | $1,444/mo | $1,025/mo | 71% |
| Texas | $1,710/mo | $1,328/mo | 78% |
| New Jersey | $2,028/mo | $1,656/mo | 82% |
| Louisiana | $1,367/mo | $1,028/mo | 75% |
| Maryland | $1,978/mo | $1,683/mo | 85% |
| Virginia | $1,833/mo | $1,547/mo | 84% |
| Delaware | $1,589/mo | $1,321/mo | 83% |
| Utah | $1,595/mo | $1,396/mo | 88% |
Take-home is that state's BLS OEWS 2023 median wage after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. Rent is population-weighted Census gross rent (utilities included). Neither includes state taxes, insurance, or the cost of moving.