How much does a lifeguard make in Oklahoma?
$25,250a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Oklahoma. That is $12.14 an hour or $2,104 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.14
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,830Median: $25,250Highest 10%: $35,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,830 | $10.01 | |
| 25th | $23,070 | $11.09 | |
| Median | $25,250 | $12.14 | |
| 75th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| 90th | $35,410 | $17.02 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $23,730 |
| Tulsa, OK | $23,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 45. Arkansas | $27,000 |
| 46. South Carolina | $26,210 |
| 47. Iowa | $25,460 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $25,250 |
| 49. West Virginia | $24,670 |
| 50. Mississippi | $24,440 |
| 51. Louisiana | $22,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $12.14 ($25,250 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $25,250 against $33,580 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for lifeguard pay?
Oklahoma ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays lifeguards the most?
Oklahoma City, OK, with a median of $23,730 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.