How much does a lifeguard make in Michigan?
$29,760a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Michigan. That is $14.31 an hour or $2,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.31
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,960Median: $29,760Highest 10%: $47,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| 25th | $27,350 | $13.15 | |
| Median | $29,760 | $14.31 | |
| 75th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 90th | $47,630 | $22.90 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $42,330 |
| Traverse City, MI | $39,270 |
| Muskegon, MI | $35,150 |
| Detroit, MI | $29,540 |
| South Bend, IN | $29,500 |
| Lansing, MI | $29,440 |
| Flint, MI | $28,780 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $28,560 |
| Niles, MI | $28,170 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $27,380 |
| Bay City, MI | $25,960 |
| Jackson, MI | $25,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 24. Georgia | $30,880 |
| 25. Nevada | $30,830 |
| 26. Virginia | $30,070 |
| 27. Michigan | $29,760 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $29,480 |
| 29. Texas | $29,450 |
| 30. Missouri | $29,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $14.31 ($29,760 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $29,760 against $33,580 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Michigan rank for lifeguard pay?
Michigan ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays lifeguards the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $42,330 a year.
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.