How much does a lifeguard make in Olympia?
$35,710a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $17.17 an hour or $2,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.17
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,680Median: $35,710Highest 10%: $41,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,680 | $16.67 | |
| 25th | $34,700 | $16.68 | |
| Median | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| 75th | $37,720 | $18.13 | |
| 90th | $41,530 | $19.97 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Seattle, WA | $39,240 |
| Bellingham, WA | $37,110 |
| Bremerton, WA | $36,930 |
| Portland, OR | $36,350 |
| Kennewick, WA | $35,460 |
| Lewiston, ID | $34,940 |
| Spokane, WA | $34,650 |
| Yakima, WA | $34,650 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Olympia?
The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $17.17 ($35,710 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Olympia than the national average?
Yes: $35,710 against $33,580 nationally, 6% more.
How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $37,770, so Olympia pays 5% less.
Where does Olympia rank for lifeguard pay?
51 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,530 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.