How much does a lifeguard make in Reno?

$33,640a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Reno, NV metro area. That is $16.17 an hour or $2,803 a month.

Hourly: $16.17
Vs. national median: +0%
Rank among cities: 84 of 263
Jobs in the area: 400

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $29,710Median: $33,640Highest 10%: $34,290

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$29,710	$14.28
25th	$30,830	$14.82
Median	$33,640	$16.17
75th	$34,270	$16.48
90th	$34,290	$16.49

Other cities in Nevada

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Las Vegas, NV

$30,830

Lifeguard salary in Nevada Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Reno

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$132,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$113,300
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$107,500
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$92,130
Firefighter	$81,360
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$74,970
Protective Service Worker	$63,250
Transportation Security Screener	$61,340
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$60,610
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator	$45,150

Salaries for every job in Reno, NV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Reno?

The median hourly pay in the Reno, NV metro area is $16.17 ($33,640 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Reno than the national average?

Yes: $33,640 against $33,580 nationally, 0% more.

How does Reno compare with the rest of Nevada?

The median in Nevada is $30,830, so Reno pays 9% more.

Where does Reno rank for lifeguard pay?

84 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Reno?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,290 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.