How much does a lifeguard make in Topeka?

$28,540a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $13.72 an hour or $2,378 a month.

Hourly: $13.72
Vs. national median: -15%
Rank among cities: 180 of 263

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $21,870Median: $28,540Highest 10%: $28,550

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$21,870	$10.51
25th	$28,160	$13.54
Median	$28,540	$13.72
75th	$28,550	$13.73
90th	$28,550	$13.73

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Kansas City, MO	$30,590
Lawrence, KS	$29,190

Lifeguard salary in Kansas Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Topeka

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$105,900
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$96,980
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$78,500
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$63,920
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$59,650
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$58,930
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$57,700
Firefighter	$57,570
Protective Service Worker	$39,250
Security Guard	$36,830

Salaries for every job in Topeka, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Topeka?

The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $13.72 ($28,540 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Topeka than the national average?

No: $28,540 against $33,580 nationally, 15% less.

How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $27,220, so Topeka pays 5% more.

Where does Topeka rank for lifeguard pay?

180 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Topeka?

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $28,550 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.