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How much does a lifeguard make in Canton?

$23,630a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area. That is $11.36 an hour or $1,969 a month.

Hourly
$11.36
Vs. national median
-30%
Rank among cities
247 of 263
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,300Median: $23,630Highest 10%: $27,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,300$10.72
25th$22,390$10.76
Median$23,630$11.36
75th$26,380$12.68
90th$27,850$13.39

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Cincinnati, OH$30,320
Sandusky, OH$29,280
Columbus, OH$29,260
Cleveland, OH$28,800
Akron, OH$27,420
Dayton, OH$25,580
Youngstown, OH$25,440
Toledo, OH$24,820
Springfield, OH$24,720
Wheeling, WV$24,320
Huntington, WV$22,880
Mansfield, OH$22,260
Lifeguard salary in Ohio Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Canton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$83,670
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$64,340
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$58,260
Correctional Officer and Jailer$51,290
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$48,100
Bailiff$46,890
Protective Service Worker$44,840
Firefighter$40,170
Private Detective and Investigator$38,750
Security Guard$35,140
Salaries for every job in Canton, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Canton?

The median hourly pay in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area is $11.36 ($23,630 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Canton than the national average?

No: $23,630 against $33,580 nationally, 30% less.

How does Canton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $27,770, so Canton pays 15% less.

Where does Canton rank for lifeguard pay?

247 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Canton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $27,850 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.