How much does a lifeguard make in Providence?
$35,310a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $16.98 an hour or $2,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.98
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,310Highest 10%: $39,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,070 | $16.38 | |
| Median | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| 75th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 90th | $39,710 | $19.09 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $16.98 ($35,310 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $35,310 against $33,580 nationally, 5% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $35,770, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for lifeguard pay?
56 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,710 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.