How much does a lifeguard make in Pittsburgh?
$27,640a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $13.29 an hour or $2,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.29
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 195 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,890Median: $27,640Highest 10%: $34,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,890 | $10.52 | |
| 25th | $25,070 | $12.05 | |
| Median | $27,640 | $13.29 | |
| 75th | $30,660 | $14.74 | |
| 90th | $34,370 | $16.52 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Erie, PA | $32,330 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
| Allentown, PA | $30,610 |
| York, PA | $29,730 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $29,100 |
| Lancaster, PA | $27,500 |
| Reading, PA | $27,050 |
| Scranton, PA | $26,530 |
| Altoona, PA | $25,170 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $13.29 ($27,640 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $27,640 against $33,580 nationally, 18% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $29,480, so Pittsburgh pays 6% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for lifeguard pay?
195 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,370 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.