How much does a lifeguard make in Ohio?
$27,770a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Ohio. That is $13.35 an hour or $2,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.35
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,810Median: $27,770Highest 10%: $36,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,810 | $10.97 | |
| 25th | $24,340 | $11.70 | |
| Median | $27,770 | $13.35 | |
| 75th | $31,930 | $15.35 | |
| 90th | $36,200 | $17.40 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,320 |
| Sandusky, OH | $29,280 |
| Columbus, OH | $29,260 |
| Cleveland, OH | $28,800 |
| Akron, OH | $27,420 |
| Lima, OH | $26,220 |
| Dayton, OH | $25,580 |
| Youngstown, OH | $25,440 |
| Toledo, OH | $24,820 |
| Springfield, OH | $24,720 |
| Wheeling, WV | $24,320 |
| Canton, OH | $23,630 |
| Huntington, WV | $22,880 |
| Mansfield, OH | $22,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 39. North Dakota | $28,430 |
| 40. Tennessee | $28,200 |
| 41. Alabama | $28,130 |
| 42. Ohio | $27,770 |
| 43. North Carolina | $27,310 |
| 44. Kansas | $27,220 |
| 45. Arkansas | $27,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $13.35 ($27,770 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $27,770 against $33,580 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Ohio rank for lifeguard pay?
Ohio ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays lifeguards the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $30,320 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.