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How much does a lifeguard make in Toledo?

$24,820a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Toledo, OH metro area. That is $11.93 an hour or $2,068 a month.

Hourly
$11.93
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
238 of 263
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,570Median: $24,820Highest 10%: $31,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,570$10.85
25th$22,810$10.97
Median$24,820$11.93
75th$26,700$12.84
90th$31,040$14.92

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Cincinnati, OH$30,320
Sandusky, OH$29,280
Columbus, OH$29,260
Cleveland, OH$28,800
Akron, OH$27,420
Dayton, OH$25,580
Youngstown, OH$25,440
Springfield, OH$24,720
Wheeling, WV$24,320
Canton, OH$23,630
Huntington, WV$22,880
Mansfield, OH$22,260
Lifeguard salary in Ohio Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Toledo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$97,350
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$96,920
Detective and Criminal Investigator$75,610
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$73,650
Firefighter$60,590
Correctional Officer and Jailer$58,480
Bailiff$56,010
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$48,080
Crossing Guard and Flagger$38,470
Protective Service Worker$37,010
Salaries for every job in Toledo, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Toledo?

The median hourly pay in the Toledo, OH metro area is $11.93 ($24,820 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Toledo than the national average?

No: $24,820 against $33,580 nationally, 26% less.

How does Toledo compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $27,770, so Toledo pays 11% less.

Where does Toledo rank for lifeguard pay?

238 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Toledo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $31,040 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.