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How much does a lifeguard make in Lawrence?

$29,190a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Lawrence, KS metro area. That is $14.03 an hour or $2,433 a month.

Hourly
$14.03
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
154 of 263
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,190Median: $29,190Highest 10%: $29,190
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,190$14.03
25th$29,190$14.03
Median$29,190$14.03
75th$29,190$14.03
90th$29,190$14.03

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Kansas City, MO$30,590
Topeka, KS$28,540
Lifeguard salary in Kansas Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Lawrence

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$128,800
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$102,200
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$63,380
Firefighter$51,930
Security Guard$35,080
Salaries for every job in Lawrence, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Lawrence?

The median hourly pay in the Lawrence, KS metro area is $14.03 ($29,190 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Lawrence than the national average?

No: $29,190 against $33,580 nationally, 13% less.

How does Lawrence compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $27,220, so Lawrence pays 7% more.

Where does Lawrence rank for lifeguard pay?

154 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Lawrence?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $29,190 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.