How much does a lifeguard make in Denver?
$36,620a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $17.61 an hour or $3,052 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.61
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 2,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,640Median: $36,620Highest 10%: $39,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,640 | $15.69 | |
| 25th | $34,700 | $16.68 | |
| Median | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| 75th | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| 90th | $39,280 | $18.88 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Boulder, CO | $35,500 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $34,580 |
| Greeley, CO | $33,080 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $32,180 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $30,800 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $17.61 ($36,620 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $36,620 against $33,580 nationally, 9% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $35,640, so Denver pays 3% more.
Where does Denver rank for lifeguard pay?
33 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,280 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.