How much does a lifeguard make in Philadelphia?
$32,220a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $15.49 an hour or $2,685 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.49
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 2,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,650Median: $32,220Highest 10%: $37,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,650 | $13.29 | |
| 25th | $29,470 | $14.17 | |
| Median | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 75th | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| 90th | $37,430 | $18.00 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Erie, PA | $32,330 |
| 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 |
| Altoona, PA | $25,170 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $15.49 ($32,220 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $32,220 against $33,580 nationally, 4% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $29,480, so Philadelphia pays 9% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for lifeguard pay?
103 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,430 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.