How much does a lifeguard make in Fort Collins?
$34,580a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $16.63 an hour or $2,882 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.63
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,820Median: $34,580Highest 10%: $34,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,820 | $14.82 | |
| 25th | $31,760 | $15.27 | |
| Median | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| 75th | $34,590 | $16.63 | |
| 90th | $34,760 | $16.71 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Denver, CO | $36,620 |
| Boulder, CO | $35,500 |
| Greeley, CO | $33,080 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $32,180 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $30,800 |
Related jobs in Fort Collins
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Fort Collins, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Fort Collins?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $16.63 ($34,580 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Fort Collins than the national average?
Yes: $34,580 against $33,580 nationally, 3% more.
How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $35,640, so Fort Collins pays 3% less.
Where does Fort Collins rank for lifeguard pay?
70 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Fort Collins?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,760 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.