How much does a lifeguard make in Dayton?
$25,580a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $12.30 an hour or $2,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.30
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 227 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,570Median: $25,580Highest 10%: $29,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,570 | $10.85 | |
| 25th | $22,890 | $11.00 | |
| Median | $25,580 | $12.30 | |
| 75th | $28,170 | $13.54 | |
| 90th | $29,080 | $13.98 |
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 |
| 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 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $12.30 ($25,580 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $25,580 against $33,580 nationally, 24% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $27,770, so Dayton pays 8% less.
Where does Dayton rank for lifeguard pay?
227 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $29,080 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.