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How much does a lifeguard make in Ann Arbor?

$42,330a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area. That is $20.35 an hour or $3,528 a month.

Hourly
$20.35
Vs. national median
+26%
Rank among cities
8 of 263
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,510Median: $42,330Highest 10%: $42,330
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,510$13.23
25th$32,810$15.77
Median$42,330$20.35
75th$42,330$20.35
90th$42,330$20.35

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Traverse City, MI$39,270
Muskegon, MI$35,150
Detroit, MI$29,540
South Bend, IN$29,500
Lansing, MI$29,440
Flint, MI$28,780
Grand Rapids, MI$28,560
Niles, MI$28,170
Kalamazoo, MI$27,380
Bay City, MI$25,960
Jackson, MI$25,960
Lifeguard salary in Michigan Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Ann Arbor

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$105,800
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,450
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$85,300
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,410
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$73,130
Correctional Officer and Jailer$68,520
Firefighter$48,460
Security Guard$42,100
Crossing Guard and Flagger$32,190
Salaries for every job in Ann Arbor, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Ann Arbor?

The median hourly pay in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area is $20.35 ($42,330 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Ann Arbor than the national average?

Yes: $42,330 against $33,580 nationally, 26% more.

How does Ann Arbor compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $29,760, so Ann Arbor pays 42% more.

Where does Ann Arbor rank for lifeguard pay?

8 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Ann Arbor?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,330 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.