How much does a lifeguard make in Indiana?
$28,640a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Indiana. That is $13.77 an hour or $2,387 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.77
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,690Median: $28,640Highest 10%: $33,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,690 | $10.91 | |
| 25th | $26,820 | $12.89 | |
| Median | $28,640 | $13.77 | |
| 75th | $30,730 | $14.77 | |
| 90th | $33,280 | $16.00 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $33,750 |
| Elkhart, IN | $32,130 |
| Lafayette, IN | $31,090 |
| Michigan City, IN | $30,960 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,320 |
| Louisville, KY | $29,870 |
| South Bend, IN | $29,500 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $28,810 |
| Muncie, IN | $28,750 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $28,720 |
| Evansville, IN | $27,020 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $26,730 |
| Columbus, IN | $23,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 32. Wyoming | $29,030 |
| 33. Idaho | $28,770 |
| 34. Utah | $28,720 |
| 35. Indiana | $28,640 |
| 36. New Mexico | $28,590 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $28,570 |
| 38. Kentucky | $28,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $13.77 ($28,640 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $28,640 against $33,580 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Indiana rank for lifeguard pay?
Indiana ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays lifeguards the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $33,750 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.