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How much does a lifeguard make in Shreveport?

$21,100a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area. That is $10.14 an hour or $1,758 a month.

Hourly
$10.14
Vs. national median
-37%
Rank among cities
261 of 263
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,470Median: $21,100Highest 10%: $30,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$20,470$9.84
25th$20,970$10.08
Median$21,100$10.14
75th$30,100$14.47
90th$30,410$14.62

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Lake Charles, LA$25,210
New Orleans, LA$24,960
Baton Rouge, LA$22,240
Slidell, LA$21,390
Lifeguard salary in Louisiana Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Shreveport

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$74,780
Detective and Criminal Investigator$73,520
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,130
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$59,750
Protective Service Worker$49,140
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$46,030
Correctional Officer and Jailer$44,080
Firefighter$37,620
Security Guard$30,720
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator$28,860
Salaries for every job in Shreveport, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Shreveport?

The median hourly pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area is $10.14 ($21,100 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Shreveport than the national average?

No: $21,100 against $33,580 nationally, 37% less.

How does Shreveport compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $22,240, so Shreveport pays 5% less.

Where does Shreveport rank for lifeguard pay?

261 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Shreveport?

The lowest-paid 10% make $20,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $30,410 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.