How much does a lifeguard make in Lincoln?

$30,100a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $14.47 an hour or $2,508 a month.

Hourly: $14.47
Vs. national median: -10%
Rank among cities: 140 of 263
Jobs in the area: 100

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $30,100Highest 10%: $34,110

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$28,080	$13.50
25th	$28,080	$13.50
Median	$30,100	$14.47
75th	$31,200	$15.00
90th	$34,110	$16.40

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Omaha, NE	$29,300
Sioux City, IA	$28,080

Lifeguard salary in Nebraska Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$117,900
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$93,680
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$86,530
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$80,810
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$66,210
Firefighter	$59,760
Security Guard	$36,700

Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Lincoln?

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $14.47 ($30,100 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Lincoln than the national average?

No: $30,100 against $33,580 nationally, 10% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $29,100, so Lincoln pays 3% more.

Where does Lincoln rank for lifeguard pay?

140 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Lincoln?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,110 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.