How much does a lifeguard make in Madison?
$30,830a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $14.82 an hour or $2,569 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.82
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,340Median: $30,830Highest 10%: $36,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,340 | $11.22 | |
| 25th | $27,200 | $13.08 | |
| Median | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| 75th | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| 90th | $36,820 | $17.70 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Minneapolis, MN | $34,090 |
| Kenosha, WI | $30,980 |
| Green Bay, WI | $30,560 |
| Duluth, MN | $29,710 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $29,060 |
| Appleton, WI | $28,480 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $28,090 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $27,940 |
| La Crosse, WI | $27,780 |
| Janesville, WI | $25,790 |
| Wausau, WI | $25,690 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $14.82 ($30,830 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $30,830 against $33,580 nationally, 8% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $28,570, so Madison pays 8% more.
Where does Madison rank for lifeguard pay?
127 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,820 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.