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How much does a lifeguard make in Little Rock?

$27,130a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area. That is $13.04 an hour or $2,261 a month.

Hourly
$13.04
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
203 of 263
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,160Median: $27,130Highest 10%: $34,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,160$11.62
25th$25,510$12.26
Median$27,130$13.04
75th$30,160$14.50
90th$34,050$16.37

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Fayetteville, AR$27,790
Memphis, TN$27,260
Lifeguard salary in Arkansas Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Little Rock

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$77,330
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$73,330
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$70,220
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Detective and Criminal Investigator$56,270
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$54,840
Bailiff$52,070
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$50,580
Firefighter$48,110
Private Detective and Investigator$47,960
Salaries for every job in Little Rock, AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Little Rock?

The median hourly pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area is $13.04 ($27,130 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Little Rock than the national average?

No: $27,130 against $33,580 nationally, 19% less.

How does Little Rock compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $27,000, so Little Rock pays 0% more.

Where does Little Rock rank for lifeguard pay?

203 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Little Rock?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,050 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.