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How much does a lifeguard make in Kennewick?

$35,460a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area. That is $17.05 an hour or $2,955 a month.

Hourly
$17.05
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
54 of 263
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $35,460Highest 10%: $42,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,650$16.66
25th$35,280$16.96
Median$35,460$17.05
75th$36,340$17.47
90th$42,700$20.53

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Seattle, WA$39,240
Bellingham, WA$37,110
Bremerton, WA$36,930
Portland, OR$36,350
Olympia, WA$35,710
Lewiston, ID$34,940
Spokane, WA$34,650
Yakima, WA$34,650
Lifeguard salary in Washington Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Kennewick

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$136,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$105,100
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$104,600
Detective and Criminal Investigator$103,800
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$96,510
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$82,880
Firefighter$80,090
Correctional Officer and Jailer$79,460
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Security Guard$54,670
Salaries for every job in Kennewick, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Kennewick?

The median hourly pay in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area is $17.05 ($35,460 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Kennewick than the national average?

Yes: $35,460 against $33,580 nationally, 6% more.

How does Kennewick compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $37,770, so Kennewick pays 6% less.

Where does Kennewick rank for lifeguard pay?

54 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Kennewick?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,700 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.