How much does a lifeguard make in Arkansas?
$27,000a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Arkansas. That is $12.98 an hour or $2,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.98
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,310Median: $27,000Highest 10%: $34,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,310 | $11.21 | |
| 25th | $24,480 | $11.77 | |
| Median | $27,000 | $12.98 | |
| 75th | $29,700 | $14.28 | |
| 90th | $34,050 | $16.37 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $27,790 |
| Memphis, TN | $27,260 |
| Little Rock, AR | $27,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 42. Ohio | $27,770 |
| 43. North Carolina | $27,310 |
| 44. Kansas | $27,220 |
| 45. Arkansas | $27,000 |
| 46. South Carolina | $26,210 |
| 47. Iowa | $25,460 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $25,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $12.98 ($27,000 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $27,000 against $33,580 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for lifeguard pay?
Arkansas ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays lifeguards the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $27,790 a year.
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.