How much does a lifeguard make in Baltimore?
$34,080a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $16.38 an hour or $2,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.38
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,080Highest 10%: $36,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,370 | $15.08 | |
| Median | $34,080 | $16.38 | |
| 75th | $34,940 | $16.80 | |
| 90th | $36,360 | $17.48 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Washington, DC | $34,710 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $31,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $16.38 ($34,080 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $34,080 against $33,580 nationally, 1% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $34,520, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for lifeguard pay?
79 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,360 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.