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How much does a lifeguard make in Vallejo?

$37,010a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Vallejo, CA metro area. That is $17.79 an hour or $3,084 a month.

Hourly
$17.79
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
28 of 263
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $37,010Highest 10%: $43,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,320$16.50
25th$35,840$17.23
Median$37,010$17.79
75th$43,720$21.02
90th$43,720$21.02

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Los Angeles, CA$43,800
San Diego, CA$43,050
San Jose, CA$42,460
Santa Cruz, CA$39,970
Santa Maria, CA$39,580
Riverside, CA$39,160
San Francisco, CA$39,120
Stockton, CA$38,480
Sacramento, CA$38,070
Oxnard, CA$37,650
Santa Rosa, CA$37,320
Modesto, CA$36,960
Bakersfield, CA$36,360
San Luis Obispo, CA$36,360
Fresno, CA$35,820
Salinas, CA$34,620
Chico, CA$34,320
El Centro, CA$34,320
Lifeguard salary in California Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Vallejo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$175,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$133,300
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$129,900
Detective and Criminal Investigator$108,400
Firefighter$95,950
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$63,190
Crossing Guard and Flagger$60,270
Protective Service Worker$45,360
Security Guard$42,800
Salaries for every job in Vallejo, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Vallejo?

The median hourly pay in the Vallejo, CA metro area is $17.79 ($37,010 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Vallejo than the national average?

Yes: $37,010 against $33,580 nationally, 10% more.

How does Vallejo compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $42,720, so Vallejo pays 13% less.

Where does Vallejo rank for lifeguard pay?

28 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Vallejo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,720 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.