How much does a lifeguard make in Waterbury?

$35,990a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area. That is $17.30 an hour or $2,999 a month.

Hourly: $17.30
Vs. national median: +7%
Rank among cities: 42 of 263
Jobs in the area: 140

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $35,990Highest 10%: $43,740

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$34,010	$16.35
25th	$34,010	$16.35
Median	$35,990	$17.30
75th	$39,460	$18.97
90th	$43,740	$21.03

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Norwich, CT	$36,430
Hartford, CT	$35,960
New Haven, CT	$35,800
Bridgeport, CT	$35,770

Lifeguard salary in Connecticut Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Waterbury

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$103,600
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$94,470
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$89,870
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$82,830
Firefighter	$77,630
Private Detective and Investigator	$76,630
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$72,990
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$45,860
Security Guard	$38,720
Protective Service Worker	$38,660

Salaries for every job in Waterbury, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Waterbury?

The median hourly pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area is $17.30 ($35,990 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Waterbury than the national average?

Yes: $35,990 against $33,580 nationally, 7% more.

How does Waterbury compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $35,960, so Waterbury pays 0% more.

Where does Waterbury rank for lifeguard pay?

42 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Waterbury?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,740 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.