How much does a lifeguard make in Trenton?
$33,920a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $16.31 an hour or $2,827 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.31
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $33,920Highest 10%: $44,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $33,350 | $16.03 | |
| Median | $33,920 | $16.31 | |
| 75th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| 90th | $44,160 | $21.23 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $38,130 |
| New York, NY | $36,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
| Allentown, PA | $30,610 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $16.31 ($33,920 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $33,920 against $33,580 nationally, 1% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $34,760, so Trenton pays 2% less.
Where does Trenton rank for lifeguard pay?
81 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,160 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.