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How much does a lifeguard make in Cincinnati?

$30,320a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $14.58 an hour or $2,527 a month.

Hourly
$14.58
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
137 of 263
Jobs in the area
1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,400Median: $30,320Highest 10%: $39,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,400$11.25
25th$25,320$12.17
Median$30,320$14.58
75th$36,200$17.40
90th$39,120$18.81

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

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
Canton, OH$23,630
Huntington, WV$22,880
Mansfield, OH$22,260
Lifeguard salary in Ohio Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Cincinnati

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$102,900
Detective and Criminal Investigator$92,110
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$86,770
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,410
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$74,110
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$70,550
Transportation Security Screener$63,650
Bailiff$59,450
Firefighter$58,570
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$56,970
Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Cincinnati?

The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $14.58 ($30,320 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Cincinnati than the national average?

No: $30,320 against $33,580 nationally, 10% less.

How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $27,770, so Cincinnati pays 9% more.

Where does Cincinnati rank for lifeguard pay?

137 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Cincinnati?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,120 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.