How much does a lifeguard make in St. Louis?

$30,730a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $14.77 an hour or $2,561 a month.

Hourly: $14.77
Vs. national median: -8%
Rank among cities: 130 of 263
Jobs in the area: 1,680

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $30,730Highest 10%: $34,500

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$28,600	$13.75
25th	$29,880	$14.37
Median	$30,730	$14.77
75th	$32,720	$15.73
90th	$34,500	$16.59

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Kansas City, MO	$30,590
Springfield, MO	$29,120
Columbia, MO	$28,600

Lifeguard salary in Missouri Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in St. Louis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$99,270
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$93,380
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$83,990
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$80,930
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$75,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$73,240
Firefighter	$68,970
Transportation Security Screener	$62,650
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$58,330
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$50,980

Salaries for every job in St. Louis, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in St. Louis?

The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $14.77 ($30,730 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in St. Louis than the national average?

No: $30,730 against $33,580 nationally, 8% less.

How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $29,260, so St. Louis pays 5% more.

Where does St. Louis rank for lifeguard pay?

130 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in St. Louis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,500 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.