How much does a lifeguard make in Louisville?
$29,870a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $14.36 an hour or $2,489 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.36
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 141 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,410Median: $29,870Highest 10%: $33,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,410 | $9.81 | |
| 25th | $25,550 | $12.28 | |
| Median | $29,870 | $14.36 | |
| 75th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 90th | $33,250 | $15.99 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,320 |
| Lexington, KY | $29,180 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $23,430 |
| Huntington, WV | $22,880 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $14.36 ($29,870 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $29,870 against $33,580 nationally, 11% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $28,520, so Louisville pays 5% more.
Where does Louisville rank for lifeguard pay?
141 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,250 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.