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How much does a lifeguard make in Utica?

$32,240a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Utica-Rome, NY metro area. That is $15.50 an hour or $2,687 a month.

Hourly
$15.50
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
102 of 263
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $32,240Highest 10%: $38,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,240$15.50
25th$32,240$15.50
Median$32,240$15.50
75th$33,470$16.09
90th$38,900$18.70

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

New York, NY$36,600
Rochester, NY$35,170
Buffalo, NY$35,010
Ithaca, NY$34,430
Kiryas Joel, NY$34,320
Watertown, NY$33,070
Syracuse, NY$32,870
Albany, NY$32,240
Binghamton, NY$32,240
Kingston, NY$32,240
Lifeguard salary in New York Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Utica

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$93,600
Detective and Criminal Investigator$90,430
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$89,490
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$86,590
Firefighter$75,060
Correctional Officer and Jailer$72,890
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$61,450
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,510
Bailiff$59,450
Security Guard$44,420
Salaries for every job in Utica, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Utica?

The median hourly pay in the Utica-Rome, NY metro area is $15.50 ($32,240 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Utica than the national average?

No: $32,240 against $33,580 nationally, 4% less.

How does Utica compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $36,590, so Utica pays 12% less.

Where does Utica rank for lifeguard pay?

102 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Utica?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,900 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.