How much does a lifeguard make in Utah?
$28,720a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Utah. That is $13.81 an hour or $2,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.81
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,280Median: $28,720Highest 10%: $46,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,280 | $10.23 | |
| 25th | $25,280 | $12.15 | |
| Median | $28,720 | $13.81 | |
| 75th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| 90th | $46,210 | $22.22 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $32,380 |
| Ogden, UT | $30,930 |
| Provo, UT | $26,360 |
| St. George, UT | $24,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 31. Nebraska | $29,100 |
| 32. Wyoming | $29,030 |
| 33. Idaho | $28,770 |
| 34. Utah | $28,720 |
| 35. Indiana | $28,640 |
| 36. New Mexico | $28,590 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $28,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $13.81 ($28,720 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $28,720 against $33,580 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Utah rank for lifeguard pay?
Utah ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays lifeguards the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $32,380 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.