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How much does a lifeguard make in Oxnard?

$37,650a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area. That is $18.10 an hour or $3,138 a month.

Hourly
$18.10
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
23 of 263
Jobs in the area
460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $37,650Highest 10%: $50,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,320$16.50
25th$34,610$16.64
Median$37,650$18.10
75th$44,280$21.29
90th$50,070$24.07

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Los Angeles, CA$43,800
San Diego, CA$43,050
San Jose, CA$42,460
Santa Cruz, CA$39,970
Santa Maria, CA$39,580
Riverside, CA$39,160
San Francisco, CA$39,120
Stockton, CA$38,480
Sacramento, CA$38,070
Santa Rosa, CA$37,320
Vallejo, CA$37,010
Modesto, CA$36,960
Bakersfield, CA$36,360
San Luis Obispo, CA$36,360
Fresno, CA$35,820
Salinas, CA$34,620
Chico, CA$34,320
El Centro, CA$34,320
Lifeguard salary in California Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Oxnard

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$153,600
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$149,500
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$119,600
Fire Inspector and Investigator$98,150
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$97,640
Firefighter$77,400
Private Detective and Investigator$58,170
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$55,310
Crossing Guard and Flagger$47,130
Protective Service Worker$46,760
Salaries for every job in Oxnard, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Oxnard?

The median hourly pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area is $18.10 ($37,650 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Oxnard than the national average?

Yes: $37,650 against $33,580 nationally, 12% more.

How does Oxnard compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $42,720, so Oxnard pays 12% less.

Where does Oxnard rank for lifeguard pay?

23 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Oxnard?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,070 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.