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How much does a lifeguard make in Salt Lake City?

$32,380a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $15.57 an hour or $2,698 a month.

Hourly
$15.57
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
97 of 263
Jobs in the area
690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,370Median: $32,380Highest 10%: $48,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,370$13.64
25th$28,720$13.81
Median$32,380$15.57
75th$37,610$18.08
90th$48,600$23.37

Other cities in Utah

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Ogden, UT$30,930
Provo, UT$26,360
St. George, UT$24,270
Lifeguard salary in Utah Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Salt Lake City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$117,000
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$115,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$104,300
Detective and Criminal Investigator$81,660
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,970
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$76,400
Correctional Officer and Jailer$65,910
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Firefighter$59,150
Private Detective and Investigator$57,910
Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Salt Lake City?

The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $15.57 ($32,380 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?

No: $32,380 against $33,580 nationally, 4% less.

How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $28,720, so Salt Lake City pays 13% more.

Where does Salt Lake City rank for lifeguard pay?

97 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Salt Lake City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,600 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.