How much does a lifeguard make in Minnesota?
$31,870a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Minnesota. That is $15.32 an hour or $2,656 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.32
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,950Median: $31,870Highest 10%: $38,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,950 | $12.48 | |
| 25th | $28,990 | $13.94 | |
| Median | $31,870 | $15.32 | |
| 75th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 90th | $38,120 | $18.33 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $35,610 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $34,090 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $31,560 |
| Fargo, ND | $29,830 |
| Duluth, MN | $29,710 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $29,050 |
| Rochester, MN | $27,810 |
| La Crosse, WI | $27,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 19. Illinois | $33,710 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $32,100 |
| 21. Delaware | $31,930 |
| 22. Minnesota | $31,870 |
| 23. South Dakota | $30,990 |
| 24. Georgia | $30,880 |
| 25. Nevada | $30,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $15.32 ($31,870 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $31,870 against $33,580 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for lifeguard pay?
Minnesota ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays lifeguards the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $35,610 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.