How much does a lifeguard make in Bellingham?
$37,110a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Bellingham, WA metro area. That is $17.84 an hour or $3,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.84
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $37,110Highest 10%: $44,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $35,570 | $17.10 | |
| Median | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 75th | $40,370 | $19.41 | |
| 90th | $44,130 | $21.22 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Seattle, WA | $39,240 |
| Bremerton, WA | $36,930 |
| Portland, OR | $36,350 |
| Olympia, WA | $35,710 |
| Kennewick, WA | $35,460 |
| Lewiston, ID | $34,940 |
| Spokane, WA | $34,650 |
| Yakima, WA | $34,650 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Bellingham?
The median hourly pay in the Bellingham, WA metro area is $17.84 ($37,110 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Bellingham than the national average?
Yes: $37,110 against $33,580 nationally, 11% more.
How does Bellingham compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $37,770, so Bellingham pays 2% less.
Where does Bellingham rank for lifeguard pay?
27 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,130 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.