How much does a lifeguard make in Dallas?
$29,770a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $14.31 an hour or $2,481 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.31
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 144 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 3,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,470Median: $29,770Highest 10%: $35,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,470 | $12.25 | |
| 25th | $27,610 | $13.27 | |
| Median | $29,770 | $14.31 | |
| 75th | $33,040 | $15.88 | |
| 90th | $35,040 | $16.85 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Austin, TX | $43,260 |
| El Paso, TX | $33,180 |
| Killeen, TX | $30,830 |
| San Antonio, TX | $28,870 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,730 |
| Houston, TX | $27,540 |
| Brownsville, TX | $26,680 |
| Sherman, TX | $26,080 |
| College Station, TX | $25,690 |
| McAllen, TX | $25,420 |
| Amarillo, TX | $22,120 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $14.31 ($29,770 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $29,770 against $33,580 nationally, 11% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $29,450, so Dallas pays 1% more.
Where does Dallas rank for lifeguard pay?
144 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,040 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.