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How much does a lifeguard make in Worcester?

$36,010a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $17.31 an hour or $3,001 a month.

Hourly
$17.31
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
41 of 263
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,220Median: $36,010Highest 10%: $41,310
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,220$15.01
25th$32,830$15.78
Median$36,010$17.31
75th$37,220$17.89
90th$41,310$19.86

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Barnstable Town, MA$37,710
Boston, MA$37,180
Amherst Town, MA$35,860
Pittsfield, MA$35,340
Providence, RI$35,310
Springfield, MA$34,110
Lifeguard salary in Massachusetts Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$100,500
Correctional Officer and Jailer$91,980
Detective and Criminal Investigator$89,270
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$87,950
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,210
Firefighter$66,310
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,430
Protective Service Worker$46,590
School Bus Monitor$40,130
Security Guard$38,430
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Worcester?

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $17.31 ($36,010 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Worcester than the national average?

Yes: $36,010 against $33,580 nationally, 7% more.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $36,650, so Worcester pays 2% less.

Where does Worcester rank for lifeguard pay?

41 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Worcester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,310 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.