How much does a lifeguard make in Oklahoma City?

$23,730a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area. That is $11.41 an hour or $1,978 a month.

Hourly: $11.41
Vs. national median: -29%
Rank among cities: 244 of 263
Jobs in the area: 180

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $22,610Median: $23,730Highest 10%: $27,190

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$22,610	$10.87
25th	$23,070	$11.09
Median	$23,730	$11.41
75th	$25,870	$12.44
90th	$27,190	$13.07

Other cities in Oklahoma

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Tulsa, OK

$23,210

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Related jobs in Oklahoma City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$100,200
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$99,070
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$81,720
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$75,270
Firefighter	$61,460
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$60,200
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$60,030
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$49,360
Animal Control Worker	$43,080
Bailiff	$42,000

Salaries for every job in Oklahoma City, OK

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Oklahoma City?

The median hourly pay in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area is $11.41 ($23,730 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Oklahoma City than the national average?

No: $23,730 against $33,580 nationally, 29% less.

How does Oklahoma City compare with the rest of Oklahoma?

The median in Oklahoma is $25,250, so Oklahoma City pays 6% less.

Where does Oklahoma City rank for lifeguard pay?

244 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Oklahoma City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $27,190 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.