How much does a lifeguard make in Tulsa?

$23,210a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $11.16 an hour or $1,934 a month.

Hourly: $11.16
Vs. national median: -31%
Rank among cities: 250 of 263
Jobs in the area: 100

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $21,040Median: $23,210Highest 10%: $25,940

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$21,040	$10.12
25th	$22,830	$10.98
Median	$23,210	$11.16
75th	$24,440	$11.75
90th	$25,940	$12.47

Other cities in Oklahoma

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Oklahoma City, OK

$23,730

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Related jobs in Tulsa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$97,220
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$82,420
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$76,740
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$64,190
Transportation Security Screener	$63,130
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$59,400
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$54,480
Firefighter	$47,600
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$46,220
Private Detective and Investigator	$44,340

Salaries for every job in Tulsa, OK

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Tulsa?

The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $11.16 ($23,210 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Tulsa than the national average?

No: $23,210 against $33,580 nationally, 31% less.

How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?

The median in Oklahoma is $25,250, so Tulsa pays 8% less.

Where does Tulsa rank for lifeguard pay?

250 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Tulsa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $25,940 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.