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How much does a lifeguard make in Oshkosh?

$27,940a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metro area. That is $13.43 an hour or $2,328 a month.

Hourly
$13.43
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
189 of 263
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,600Median: $27,940Highest 10%: $34,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,600$13.27
25th$27,600$13.27
Median$27,940$13.43
75th$28,510$13.71
90th$34,580$16.63

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Minneapolis, MN$34,090
Kenosha, WI$30,980
Madison, WI$30,830
Green Bay, WI$30,560
Duluth, MN$29,710
Milwaukee, WI$29,060
Appleton, WI$28,480
Eau Claire, WI$28,090
La Crosse, WI$27,780
Janesville, WI$25,790
Wausau, WI$25,690
Lifeguard salary in Wisconsin Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Oshkosh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$98,180
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$88,760
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,200
Correctional Officer and Jailer$78,670
Firefighter$51,520
Security Guard$36,330
Salaries for every job in Oshkosh, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Oshkosh?

The median hourly pay in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metro area is $13.43 ($27,940 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Oshkosh than the national average?

No: $27,940 against $33,580 nationally, 17% less.

How does Oshkosh compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $28,570, so Oshkosh pays 2% less.

Where does Oshkosh rank for lifeguard pay?

189 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Oshkosh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,580 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.