How much does a lifeguard make in Colorado Springs?
$32,180a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $15.47 an hour or $2,682 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.47
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $32,180Highest 10%: $34,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $30,870 | $14.84 | |
| Median | $32,180 | $15.47 | |
| 75th | $33,370 | $16.04 | |
| 90th | $34,980 | $16.82 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Denver, CO | $36,620 |
| Boulder, CO | $35,500 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $34,580 |
| Greeley, CO | $33,080 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $30,800 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $15.47 ($32,180 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
No: $32,180 against $33,580 nationally, 4% less.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $35,640, so Colorado Springs pays 10% less.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for lifeguard pay?
104 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,980 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.