How much does a lifeguard make in Harrisburg?
$29,100a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. That is $13.99 an hour or $2,425 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.99
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 160 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,580Median: $29,100Highest 10%: $34,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,580 | $11.34 | |
| 25th | $26,720 | $12.85 | |
| Median | $29,100 | $13.99 | |
| 75th | $34,790 | $16.73 | |
| 90th | $34,790 | $16.73 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Erie, PA | $32,330 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
| Allentown, PA | $30,610 |
| York, PA | $29,730 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $27,640 |
| Lancaster, PA | $27,500 |
| Reading, PA | $27,050 |
| Scranton, PA | $26,530 |
| Altoona, PA | $25,170 |
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Salaries for every job in Harrisburg, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Harrisburg?
The median hourly pay in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area is $13.99 ($29,100 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Harrisburg than the national average?
No: $29,100 against $33,580 nationally, 13% less.
How does Harrisburg compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $29,480, so Harrisburg pays 1% less.
Where does Harrisburg rank for lifeguard pay?
160 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Harrisburg?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,790 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.