How much does a lifeguard make in Iowa?
$25,460a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Iowa. That is $12.24 an hour or $2,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.24
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,560Median: $25,460Highest 10%: $31,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,560 | $9.88 | |
| 25th | $22,200 | $10.67 | |
| Median | $25,460 | $12.24 | |
| 75th | $28,890 | $13.89 | |
| 90th | $31,460 | $15.13 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $31,460 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Iowa City, IA | $30,620 |
| Omaha, NE | $29,300 |
| Sioux City, IA | $28,080 |
| Des Moines, IA | $26,480 |
| Ames, IA | $23,640 |
| Waterloo, IA | $23,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 44. Kansas | $27,220 |
| 45. Arkansas | $27,000 |
| 46. South Carolina | $26,210 |
| 47. Iowa | $25,460 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $25,250 |
| 49. West Virginia | $24,670 |
| 50. Mississippi | $24,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $12.24 ($25,460 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $25,460 against $33,580 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Iowa rank for lifeguard pay?
Iowa ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays lifeguards the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $31,460 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.