How much does a lifeguard make in Hartford?
$35,960a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $17.29 an hour or $2,997 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.29
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $35,960Highest 10%: $41,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $34,280 | $16.48 | |
| Median | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| 75th | $37,160 | $17.87 | |
| 90th | $41,450 | $19.93 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Norwich, CT | $36,430 |
| Waterbury, CT | $35,990 |
| New Haven, CT | $35,800 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $35,770 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Hartford?
The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $17.29 ($35,960 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Hartford than the national average?
Yes: $35,960 against $33,580 nationally, 7% more.
How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $35,960, so Hartford pays 0% more.
Where does Hartford rank for lifeguard pay?
43 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Hartford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,450 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.