How much does a lifeguard make in Wisconsin?
$28,570a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Wisconsin. That is $13.74 an hour or $2,381 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.74
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,920Median: $28,570Highest 10%: $35,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,920 | $11.02 | |
| 25th | $26,250 | $12.62 | |
| Median | $28,570 | $13.74 | |
| 75th | $33,610 | $16.16 | |
| 90th | $35,710 | $17.17 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $34,090 |
| Kenosha, WI | $30,980 |
| Madison, WI | $30,830 |
| Green Bay, WI | $30,560 |
| Duluth, MN | $29,710 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $29,060 |
| Appleton, WI | $28,480 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $28,090 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $27,940 |
| La Crosse, WI | $27,780 |
| Janesville, WI | $25,790 |
| Wausau, WI | $25,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 34. Utah | $28,720 |
| 35. Indiana | $28,640 |
| 36. New Mexico | $28,590 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $28,570 |
| 38. Kentucky | $28,520 |
| 39. North Dakota | $28,430 |
| 40. Tennessee | $28,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $13.74 ($28,570 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $28,570 against $33,580 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for lifeguard pay?
Wisconsin ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays lifeguards the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $34,090 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.