How much does a lifeguard make in Kansas?
$27,220a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Kansas. That is $13.09 an hour or $2,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.09
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,100Median: $27,220Highest 10%: $32,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,100 | $10.14 | |
| 25th | $23,640 | $11.37 | |
| Median | $27,220 | $13.09 | |
| 75th | $30,670 | $14.75 | |
| 90th | $32,720 | $15.73 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $30,590 |
| Lawrence, KS | $29,190 |
| Topeka, KS | $28,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 41. Alabama | $28,130 |
| 42. Ohio | $27,770 |
| 43. North Carolina | $27,310 |
| 44. Kansas | $27,220 |
| 45. Arkansas | $27,000 |
| 46. South Carolina | $26,210 |
| 47. Iowa | $25,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $13.09 ($27,220 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $27,220 against $33,580 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Kansas rank for lifeguard pay?
Kansas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays lifeguards the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $30,590 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.