How much does a lifeguard make in New Hampshire?
$32,100a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in New Hampshire. That is $15.43 an hour or $2,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.43
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,970Median: $32,100Highest 10%: $45,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,970 | $13.45 | |
| 25th | $29,880 | $14.37 | |
| Median | $32,100 | $15.43 | |
| 75th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| 90th | $45,770 | $22.00 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $37,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 17. Maryland | $34,520 |
| 18. Maine | $34,320 |
| 19. Illinois | $33,710 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $32,100 |
| 21. Delaware | $31,930 |
| 22. Minnesota | $31,870 |
| 23. South Dakota | $30,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $15.43 ($32,100 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
No: $32,100 against $33,580 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New Hampshire rank for lifeguard pay?
New Hampshire ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in New Hampshire pays lifeguards the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $37,180 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.