How much does a lifeguard make in Austin?
$43,260a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $20.80 an hour or $3,605 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.80
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,410Median: $43,260Highest 10%: $43,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,410 | $13.66 | |
| 25th | $32,920 | $15.83 | |
| Median | $43,260 | $20.80 | |
| 75th | $43,260 | $20.80 | |
| 90th | $43,260 | $20.80 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| El Paso, TX | $33,180 |
| Killeen, TX | $30,830 |
| Dallas, TX | $29,770 |
| San Antonio, TX | $28,870 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,730 |
| Houston, TX | $27,540 |
| Brownsville, TX | $26,680 |
| Sherman, TX | $26,080 |
| College Station, TX | $25,690 |
| McAllen, TX | $25,420 |
| Amarillo, TX | $22,120 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $20.80 ($43,260 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $43,260 against $33,580 nationally, 29% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $29,450, so Austin pays 47% more.
Where does Austin rank for lifeguard pay?
5 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,260 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.