How much does a lifeguard make in Bridgeport?
$35,770a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area. That is $17.20 an hour or $2,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.20
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $35,770Highest 10%: $41,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| Median | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| 75th | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| 90th | $41,290 | $19.85 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Norwich, CT | $36,430 |
| Waterbury, CT | $35,990 |
| Hartford, CT | $35,960 |
| New Haven, CT | $35,800 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Bridgeport?
The median hourly pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area is $17.20 ($35,770 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Bridgeport than the national average?
Yes: $35,770 against $33,580 nationally, 7% more.
How does Bridgeport compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $35,960, so Bridgeport pays 1% less.
Where does Bridgeport rank for lifeguard pay?
50 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Bridgeport?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,290 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.