How much does a lifeguard make in Kentucky?
$28,520a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Kentucky. That is $13.71 an hour or $2,377 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.71
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,280Median: $28,520Highest 10%: $33,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,280 | $9.75 | |
| 25th | $22,190 | $10.67 | |
| Median | $28,520 | $13.71 | |
| 75th | $30,620 | $14.72 | |
| 90th | $33,250 | $15.99 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,320 |
| Louisville, KY | $29,870 |
| Lexington, KY | $29,180 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $23,430 |
| Huntington, WV | $22,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 35. Indiana | $28,640 |
| 36. New Mexico | $28,590 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $28,570 |
| 38. Kentucky | $28,520 |
| 39. North Dakota | $28,430 |
| 40. Tennessee | $28,200 |
| 41. Alabama | $28,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $13.71 ($28,520 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $28,520 against $33,580 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for lifeguard pay?
Kentucky ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays lifeguards the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $30,320 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.