How much does a lifeguard make in Boulder?
$35,500a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $17.07 an hour or $2,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.07
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,340Median: $35,500Highest 10%: $39,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| 25th | $35,400 | $17.02 | |
| Median | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| 75th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 90th | $39,760 | $19.12 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Denver, CO | $36,620 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $34,580 |
| Greeley, CO | $33,080 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $32,180 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $30,800 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $17.07 ($35,500 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $35,500 against $33,580 nationally, 6% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $35,640, so Boulder pays 0% more.
Where does Boulder rank for lifeguard pay?
53 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,760 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.