How much does a lifeguard make in New Haven?

$35,800a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the New Haven, CT metro area. That is $17.21 an hour or $2,983 a month.

Hourly: $17.21
Vs. national median: +7%
Rank among cities: 48 of 263
Jobs in the area: 230

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $35,800Highest 10%: $37,400

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$34,010	$16.35
25th	$34,010	$16.35
Median	$35,800	$17.21
75th	$36,830	$17.71
90th	$37,400	$17.98

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Norwich, CT	$36,430
Waterbury, CT	$35,990
Hartford, CT	$35,960
Bridgeport, CT	$35,770

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Related jobs in New Haven

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$106,400
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$96,790
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$95,620
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$93,430
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$82,170
Firefighter	$79,380
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$66,540
Private Detective and Investigator	$65,030
Security Guard	$45,060
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$43,460

Salaries for every job in New Haven, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in New Haven?

The median hourly pay in the New Haven, CT metro area is $17.21 ($35,800 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in New Haven than the national average?

Yes: $35,800 against $33,580 nationally, 7% more.

How does New Haven compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $35,960, so New Haven pays 0% more.

Where does New Haven rank for lifeguard pay?

48 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in New Haven?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,400 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.