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How much does a lifeguard make in Spokane?

$34,650a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area. That is $16.66 an hour or $2,888 a month.

Hourly
$16.66
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
66 of 263
Jobs in the area
320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $34,650Highest 10%: $36,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,650$16.66
25th$34,650$16.66
Median$34,650$16.66
75th$34,730$16.70
90th$36,420$17.51

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Seattle, WA$39,240
Bellingham, WA$37,110
Bremerton, WA$36,930
Portland, OR$36,350
Olympia, WA$35,710
Kennewick, WA$35,460
Lewiston, ID$34,940
Yakima, WA$34,650
Lifeguard salary in Washington Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Spokane

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$127,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$110,000
Detective and Criminal Investigator$107,400
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$98,870
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$95,660
Firefighter$83,310
Correctional Officer and Jailer$79,460
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$72,580
Private Detective and Investigator$61,460
Transportation Security Screener$61,420
Salaries for every job in Spokane, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Spokane?

The median hourly pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area is $16.66 ($34,650 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Spokane than the national average?

Yes: $34,650 against $33,580 nationally, 3% more.

How does Spokane compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $37,770, so Spokane pays 8% less.

Where does Spokane rank for lifeguard pay?

66 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Spokane?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,420 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.