How much does a lifeguard make in Salem?

$33,570a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $16.14 an hour or $2,798 a month.

Hourly: $16.14
Vs. national median: +0%
Rank among cities: 85 of 263
Jobs in the area: 130

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $30,430Median: $33,570Highest 10%: $36,940

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$30,430	$14.63
25th	$30,430	$14.63
Median	$33,570	$16.14
75th	$36,940	$17.76
90th	$36,940	$17.76

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Medford, OR	$38,790
Bend, OR	$37,930
Portland, OR	$36,350
Eugene, OR	$31,330

Lifeguard salary in Oregon Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Salem

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$131,900
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$97,750
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$89,070
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$84,320
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$83,690
Private Detective and Investigator	$81,070
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$70,790
Firefighter	$64,900
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$62,990
Protective Service Worker	$58,100

Salaries for every job in Salem, OR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Salem?

The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $16.14 ($33,570 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Salem than the national average?

Yes: $33,570 against $33,580 nationally, 0% more.

How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $35,030, so Salem pays 4% less.

Where does Salem rank for lifeguard pay?

85 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Salem?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,940 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.