How much does a lifeguard make in Milwaukee?
$29,060a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $13.97 an hour or $2,422 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.97
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 161 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,680Median: $29,060Highest 10%: $35,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,680 | $10.90 | |
| 25th | $26,790 | $12.88 | |
| Median | $29,060 | $13.97 | |
| 75th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| 90th | $35,860 | $17.24 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Minneapolis, MN | $34,090 |
| Kenosha, WI | $30,980 |
| Madison, WI | $30,830 |
| Green Bay, WI | $30,560 |
| Duluth, MN | $29,710 |
| 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 Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $13.97 ($29,060 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $29,060 against $33,580 nationally, 13% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $28,570, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for lifeguard pay?
161 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,860 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.