How much does a lifeguard make in Idaho?
$28,770a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Idaho. That is $13.83 an hour or $2,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.83
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,200Median: $28,770Highest 10%: $33,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,200 | $11.15 | |
| 25th | $25,460 | $12.24 | |
| Median | $28,770 | $13.83 | |
| 75th | $29,630 | $14.25 | |
| 90th | $33,540 | $16.13 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lewiston, ID | $34,940 |
| Boise City, ID | $29,000 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $24,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 30. Missouri | $29,260 |
| 31. Nebraska | $29,100 |
| 32. Wyoming | $29,030 |
| 33. Idaho | $28,770 |
| 34. Utah | $28,720 |
| 35. Indiana | $28,640 |
| 36. New Mexico | $28,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $13.83 ($28,770 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $28,770 against $33,580 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Idaho rank for lifeguard pay?
Idaho ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays lifeguards the most?
Lewiston, ID-WA, with a median of $34,940 a year.
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.