How much does a lifeguard make in Pennsylvania?
$29,480a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Pennsylvania. That is $14.17 an hour or $2,457 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.17
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,650Median: $29,480Highest 10%: $35,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,650 | $10.89 | |
| 25th | $26,920 | $12.94 | |
| Median | $29,480 | $14.17 | |
| 75th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 90th | $35,900 | $17.26 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Erie, PA | $32,330 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
| Allentown, PA | $30,610 |
| York, PA | $29,730 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $29,100 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $27,640 |
| Lancaster, PA | $27,500 |
| Reading, PA | $27,050 |
| Scranton, PA | $26,530 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $25,410 |
| Altoona, PA | $25,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 25. Nevada | $30,830 |
| 26. Virginia | $30,070 |
| 27. Michigan | $29,760 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $29,480 |
| 29. Texas | $29,450 |
| 30. Missouri | $29,260 |
| 31. Nebraska | $29,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $14.17 ($29,480 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $29,480 against $33,580 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for lifeguard pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays lifeguards the most?
Erie, PA, with a median of $32,330 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.