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How much does a lifeguard make in Lansing?

$29,440a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area. That is $14.15 an hour or $2,453 a month.

Hourly
$14.15
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
150 of 263
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,960Median: $29,440Highest 10%: $35,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,960$12.48
25th$29,200$14.04
Median$29,440$14.15
75th$29,760$14.31
90th$35,210$16.93

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Ann Arbor, MI$42,330
Traverse City, MI$39,270
Muskegon, MI$35,150
Detroit, MI$29,540
South Bend, IN$29,500
Flint, MI$28,780
Grand Rapids, MI$28,560
Niles, MI$28,170
Kalamazoo, MI$27,380
Bay City, MI$25,960
Jackson, MI$25,960
Lifeguard salary in Michigan Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Lansing

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,150
Detective and Criminal Investigator$86,510
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$75,670
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$72,420
Correctional Officer and Jailer$58,940
Firefighter$57,540
Security Guard$38,210
Crossing Guard and Flagger$36,410
School Bus Monitor$29,540
Salaries for every job in Lansing, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Lansing?

The median hourly pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area is $14.15 ($29,440 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Lansing than the national average?

No: $29,440 against $33,580 nationally, 12% less.

How does Lansing compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $29,760, so Lansing pays 1% less.

Where does Lansing rank for lifeguard pay?

150 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Lansing?

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,210 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.