How much does a lifeguard make in Texas?
$29,450a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Texas. That is $14.16 an hour or $2,454 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.16
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,580Median: $29,450Highest 10%: $41,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,580 | $10.86 | |
| 25th | $26,420 | $12.70 | |
| Median | $29,450 | $14.16 | |
| 75th | $33,180 | $15.95 | |
| 90th | $41,740 | $20.07 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $43,260 |
| El Paso, TX | $33,180 |
| Midland, TX | $31,640 |
| Killeen, TX | $30,830 |
| Dallas, TX | $29,770 |
| Longview, TX | $29,110 |
| San Antonio, TX | $28,870 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,730 |
| Houston, TX | $27,540 |
| Brownsville, TX | $26,680 |
| Sherman, TX | $26,080 |
| College Station, TX | $25,690 |
| McAllen, TX | $25,420 |
| Amarillo, TX | $22,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 26. Virginia | $30,070 |
| 27. Michigan | $29,760 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $29,480 |
| 29. Texas | $29,450 |
| 30. Missouri | $29,260 |
| 31. Nebraska | $29,100 |
| 32. Wyoming | $29,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $14.16 ($29,450 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $29,450 against $33,580 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Texas rank for lifeguard pay?
Texas ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays lifeguards the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $43,260 a year.
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.