How much does a lifeguard make in Riverside?

$39,160a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $18.83 an hour or $3,263 a month.

Hourly: $18.83
Vs. national median: +17%
Rank among cities: 14 of 263
Jobs in the area: 1,070

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $34,610Median: $39,160Highest 10%: $46,190

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$34,610	$16.64
25th	$36,390	$17.50
Median	$39,160	$18.83
75th	$46,190	$22.21
90th	$46,190	$22.21

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Los Angeles, CA	$43,800
San Diego, CA	$43,050
San Jose, CA	$42,460
Santa Cruz, CA	$39,970
Santa Maria, CA	$39,580
San Francisco, CA	$39,120
Stockton, CA	$38,480
Sacramento, CA	$38,070
Oxnard, CA	$37,650
Santa Rosa, CA	$37,320
Vallejo, CA	$37,010
Modesto, CA	$36,960
Bakersfield, CA	$36,360
San Luis Obispo, CA	$36,360
Fresno, CA	$35,820
Salinas, CA	$34,620
Chico, CA	$34,320
El Centro, CA	$34,320

Lifeguard salary in California Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Riverside

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$159,800
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$131,800
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$127,400
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$115,700
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$101,900
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$99,580
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$94,730
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$86,200
Firefighter	$79,160
Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist	$77,420

Salaries for every job in Riverside, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Riverside?

The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $18.83 ($39,160 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Riverside than the national average?

Yes: $39,160 against $33,580 nationally, 17% more.

How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $42,720, so Riverside pays 8% less.

Where does Riverside rank for lifeguard pay?

14 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Riverside?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,190 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.