How much does a lifeguard make in Amherst Town?
$35,860a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area. That is $17.24 an hour or $2,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.24
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,430Median: $35,860Highest 10%: $37,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,430 | $15.11 | |
| 25th | $34,460 | $16.57 | |
| Median | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| 75th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 90th | $37,860 | $18.20 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $37,710 |
| Boston, MA | $37,180 |
| Worcester, MA | $36,010 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $35,340 |
| Providence, RI | $35,310 |
| Springfield, MA | $34,110 |
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Salaries for every job in Amherst Town, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Amherst Town?
The median hourly pay in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area is $17.24 ($35,860 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Amherst Town than the national average?
Yes: $35,860 against $33,580 nationally, 7% more.
How does Amherst Town compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $36,650, so Amherst Town pays 2% less.
Where does Amherst Town rank for lifeguard pay?
45 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Amherst Town?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,860 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.