How much does a lifeguard make in Albuquerque?
$28,240a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $13.58 an hour or $2,353 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.58
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 184 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,240Median: $28,240Highest 10%: $34,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,240 | $13.58 | |
| 25th | $28,240 | $13.58 | |
| Median | $28,240 | $13.58 | |
| 75th | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| 90th | $34,360 | $16.52 |
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Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $13.58 ($28,240 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $28,240 against $33,580 nationally, 16% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $28,590, so Albuquerque pays 1% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for lifeguard pay?
184 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,360 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.