How much does a lifeguard make in Eugene?
$31,330a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $15.06 an hour or $2,611 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.06
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,940Median: $31,330Highest 10%: $35,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,940 | $14.88 | |
| 25th | $31,230 | $15.01 | |
| Median | $31,330 | $15.06 | |
| 75th | $32,110 | $15.44 | |
| 90th | $35,120 | $16.88 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Medford, OR | $38,790 |
| Bend, OR | $37,930 |
| Portland, OR | $36,350 |
| Salem, OR | $33,570 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $15.06 ($31,330 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Eugene than the national average?
No: $31,330 against $33,580 nationally, 7% less.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $35,030, so Eugene pays 11% less.
Where does Eugene rank for lifeguard pay?
114 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,120 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.