How much does a lifeguard make in Syracuse?
$32,870a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $15.80 an hour or $2,739 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.80
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 94 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $32,870Highest 10%: $41,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $32,870 | $15.80 | |
| 75th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| 90th | $41,970 | $20.18 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| New York, NY | $36,600 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,170 |
| Buffalo, NY | $35,010 |
| Ithaca, NY | $34,430 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $34,320 |
| Watertown, NY | $33,070 |
| Albany, NY | $32,240 |
| Binghamton, NY | $32,240 |
| Kingston, NY | $32,240 |
| Utica, NY | $32,240 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $15.80 ($32,870 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $32,870 against $33,580 nationally, 2% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $36,590, so Syracuse pays 10% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for lifeguard pay?
94 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,970 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.