How much does a lifeguard make in Buffalo?
$35,010a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $16.83 an hour or $2,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.83
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $35,010Highest 10%: $41,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| Median | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| 75th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 90th | $41,600 | $20.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| New York, NY | $36,600 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,170 |
| Ithaca, NY | $34,430 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $34,320 |
| Watertown, NY | $33,070 |
| Syracuse, NY | $32,870 |
| Albany, NY | $32,240 |
| Binghamton, NY | $32,240 |
| Kingston, NY | $32,240 |
| Utica, NY | $32,240 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $16.83 ($35,010 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $35,010 against $33,580 nationally, 4% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $36,590, so Buffalo pays 4% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for lifeguard pay?
61 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,600 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.