How much does a lifeguard make in Burlington?
$33,390a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $16.05 an hour or $2,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.05
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,510Median: $33,390Highest 10%: $37,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,510 | $14.67 | |
| 25th | $33,390 | $16.05 | |
| Median | $33,390 | $16.05 | |
| 75th | $35,440 | $17.04 | |
| 90th | $37,600 | $18.08 |
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Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $16.05 ($33,390 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Burlington than the national average?
No: $33,390 against $33,580 nationally, 1% less.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $36,030, so Burlington pays 7% less.
Where does Burlington rank for lifeguard pay?
88 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,600 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.