How much does a lifeguard make in New York?
$36,590a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in New York. That is $17.59 an hour or $3,049 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.59
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $36,590Highest 10%: $45,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| Median | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 75th | $39,900 | $19.18 | |
| 90th | $45,190 | $21.73 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $36,600 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,170 |
| Buffalo, NY | $35,010 |
| Ithaca, NY | $34,430 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $34,320 |
| Watertown, NY | $33,070 |
| Syracuse, NY | $32,870 |
| Albany, NY | $32,240 |
| Binghamton, NY | $32,240 |
| Kingston, NY | $32,240 |
| Utica, NY | $32,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 4. Washington | $37,770 |
| 5. Montana | $37,750 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $36,650 |
| 7. New York | $36,590 |
| 8. Vermont | $36,030 |
| 9. Connecticut | $35,960 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $35,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $17.59 ($36,590 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $36,590 against $33,580 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New York rank for lifeguard pay?
New York ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays lifeguards the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $36,600 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.