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How much does a lifeguard make in Idaho Falls?

$24,670a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $11.86 an hour or $2,056 a month.

Hourly
$11.86
Vs. national median
-27%
Rank among cities
240 of 263
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,790Median: $24,670Highest 10%: $28,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,790$10.96
25th$22,790$10.96
Median$24,670$11.86
75th$24,670$11.86
90th$28,720$13.81

Other cities in Idaho

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Lewiston, ID$34,940
Boise City, ID$29,000
Lifeguard salary in Idaho Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Idaho Falls

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$95,850
Security Guard$78,680
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$61,880
Firefighter$60,930
Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,420
Salaries for every job in Idaho Falls, ID

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Idaho Falls?

The median hourly pay in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area is $11.86 ($24,670 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?

No: $24,670 against $33,580 nationally, 27% less.

How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?

The median in Idaho is $28,770, so Idaho Falls pays 14% less.

Where does Idaho Falls rank for lifeguard pay?

240 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Idaho Falls?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $28,720 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.