How much does a lifeguard make in El Centro?
$34,320a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the El Centro, CA metro area. That is $16.50 an hour or $2,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.50
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $34,320Highest 10%: $37,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 75th | $37,980 | $18.26 | |
| 90th | $37,980 | $18.26 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,050 |
| San Jose, CA | $42,460 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $39,970 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $39,580 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,160 |
| San Francisco, CA | $39,120 |
| Stockton, CA | $38,480 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,070 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,650 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $37,320 |
| Vallejo, CA | $37,010 |
| Modesto, CA | $36,960 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,360 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,360 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,820 |
| Salinas, CA | $34,620 |
| Chico, CA | $34,320 |
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Salaries for every job in El Centro, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in El Centro?
The median hourly pay in the El Centro, CA metro area is $16.50 ($34,320 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in El Centro than the national average?
Yes: $34,320 against $33,580 nationally, 2% more.
How does El Centro compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $42,720, so El Centro pays 20% less.
Where does El Centro rank for lifeguard pay?
74 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in El Centro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,980 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.