How much does a lifeguard make in Seattle?
$39,240a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $18.87 an hour or $3,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.87
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 3,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,780Median: $39,240Highest 10%: $47,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,780 | $16.72 | |
| 25th | $37,160 | $17.87 | |
| Median | $39,240 | $18.87 | |
| 75th | $45,240 | $21.75 | |
| 90th | $47,920 | $23.04 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Bellingham, WA | $37,110 |
| Bremerton, WA | $36,930 |
| Portland, OR | $36,350 |
| Olympia, WA | $35,710 |
| Kennewick, WA | $35,460 |
| Lewiston, ID | $34,940 |
| Spokane, WA | $34,650 |
| Yakima, WA | $34,650 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $18.87 ($39,240 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $39,240 against $33,580 nationally, 17% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $37,770, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for lifeguard pay?
13 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,920 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.