How much does a lifeguard make in Springfield?
$34,110a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $16.40 an hour or $2,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.40
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,110Highest 10%: $37,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,380 | $15.09 | |
| Median | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| 75th | $34,800 | $16.73 | |
| 90th | $37,730 | $18.14 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $37,710 |
| Boston, MA | $37,180 |
| Worcester, MA | $36,010 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $35,860 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $35,340 |
| Providence, RI | $35,310 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $16.40 ($34,110 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $34,110 against $33,580 nationally, 2% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $36,650, so Springfield pays 7% less.
Where does Springfield rank for lifeguard pay?
77 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,730 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.