How much does a lifeguard make in Springfield?

$29,120a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $14.00 an hour or $2,427 a month.

Hourly: $14.00
Vs. national median: -13%
Rank among cities: 158 of 263
Jobs in the area: 300

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $29,120Highest 10%: $30,800

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$28,600	$13.75
25th	$28,600	$13.75
Median	$29,120	$14.00
75th	$29,120	$14.00
90th	$30,800	$14.81

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

St. Louis, MO	$30,730
Kansas City, MO	$30,590
Columbia, MO	$28,600

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Related jobs in Springfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$85,930
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$63,920
Transportation Security Screener	$63,130
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$61,310
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$58,460
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$50,710
Bailiff	$50,320
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$46,940
Firefighter	$44,990
Security Guard	$39,010

Salaries for every job in Springfield, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Springfield?

The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $14.00 ($29,120 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Springfield than the national average?

No: $29,120 against $33,580 nationally, 13% less.

How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $29,260, so Springfield pays 0% more.

Where does Springfield rank for lifeguard pay?

158 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Springfield?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $30,800 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.