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How much does a lifeguard make in Akron?

$27,420a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $13.18 an hour or $2,285 a month.

Hourly
$13.18
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
198 of 263
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,860Median: $27,420Highest 10%: $34,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,860$10.99
25th$25,670$12.34
Median$27,420$13.18
75th$32,380$15.57
90th$34,810$16.74

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Cincinnati, OH$30,320
Sandusky, OH$29,280
Columbus, OH$29,260
Cleveland, OH$28,800
Dayton, OH$25,580
Youngstown, OH$25,440
Toledo, OH$24,820
Springfield, OH$24,720
Wheeling, WV$24,320
Canton, OH$23,630
Huntington, WV$22,880
Mansfield, OH$22,260
Lifeguard salary in Ohio Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Akron

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,840
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$80,960
Detective and Criminal Investigator$76,230
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,650
Transportation Security Screener$70,180
Firefighter$61,140
Bailiff$55,660
Fire Inspector and Investigator$54,350
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$51,380
Protective Service Worker$46,030
Salaries for every job in Akron, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Akron?

The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $13.18 ($27,420 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Akron than the national average?

No: $27,420 against $33,580 nationally, 18% less.

How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $27,770, so Akron pays 1% less.

Where does Akron rank for lifeguard pay?

198 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Akron?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,810 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.