How much does a lifeguard make in Houston?
$27,540a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $13.24 an hour or $2,295 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.24
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 196 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 2,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,410Median: $27,540Highest 10%: $33,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,410 | $10.77 | |
| 25th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| Median | $27,540 | $13.24 | |
| 75th | $30,250 | $14.54 | |
| 90th | $33,570 | $16.14 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Austin, TX | $43,260 |
| El Paso, TX | $33,180 |
| Killeen, TX | $30,830 |
| Dallas, TX | $29,770 |
| San Antonio, TX | $28,870 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,730 |
| Brownsville, TX | $26,680 |
| Sherman, TX | $26,080 |
| College Station, TX | $25,690 |
| McAllen, TX | $25,420 |
| Amarillo, TX | $22,120 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $13.24 ($27,540 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $27,540 against $33,580 nationally, 18% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $29,450, so Houston pays 6% less.
Where does Houston rank for lifeguard pay?
196 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,570 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.