How much does a lifeguard make in Delaware?
$31,930a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Delaware. That is $15.35 an hour or $2,661 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.35
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,930Highest 10%: $33,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,930 | $15.35 | |
| 75th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 90th | $33,700 | $16.20 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 18. Maine | $34,320 |
| 19. Illinois | $33,710 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $32,100 |
| 21. Delaware | $31,930 |
| 22. Minnesota | $31,870 |
| 23. South Dakota | $30,990 |
| 24. Georgia | $30,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $15.35 ($31,930 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $31,930 against $33,580 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Delaware rank for lifeguard pay?
Delaware ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays lifeguards the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $32,220 a year.
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.