How much does a lifeguard make in Portland?
$36,350a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,029 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.48
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,350Median: $36,350Highest 10%: $43,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,350 | $16.03 | |
| 25th | $34,180 | $16.43 | |
| Median | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| 75th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $43,910 | $21.11 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Medford, OR | $38,790 |
| Bend, OR | $37,930 |
| Salem, OR | $33,570 |
| Eugene, OR | $31,330 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $17.48 ($36,350 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $36,350 against $33,580 nationally, 8% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $35,030, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for lifeguard pay?
39 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,910 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.