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How much does a lifeguard make in Sioux Falls?

$35,610a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $17.12 an hour or $2,968 a month.

Hourly
$17.12
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
52 of 263
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,210Median: $35,610Highest 10%: $35,610
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,210$12.60
25th$29,300$14.09
Median$35,610$17.12
75th$35,610$17.12
90th$35,610$17.12

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Rapid City, SD$34,010
Sioux City, IA$28,080
Lifeguard salary in South Dakota Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Sioux Falls

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$110,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$77,440
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$70,930
Correctional Officer and Jailer$54,080
Firefighter$50,840
Security Guard$37,740
Salaries for every job in Sioux Falls, SD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Sioux Falls?

The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $17.12 ($35,610 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Sioux Falls than the national average?

Yes: $35,610 against $33,580 nationally, 6% more.

How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?

The median in South Dakota is $30,990, so Sioux Falls pays 15% more.

Where does Sioux Falls rank for lifeguard pay?

52 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Sioux Falls?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,610 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.