How much does a lifeguard make in Yakima?

$34,650a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Yakima, WA metro area. That is $16.66 an hour or $2,888 a month.

Hourly: $16.66
Vs. national median: +3%
Rank among cities: 67 of 263
Jobs in the area: 120

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $34,650Highest 10%: $39,020

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$34,650	$16.66
25th	$34,650	$16.66
Median	$34,650	$16.66
75th	$39,020	$18.76
90th	$39,020	$18.76

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Seattle, WA	$39,240
Bellingham, WA	$37,110
Bremerton, WA	$36,930
Portland, OR	$36,350
Olympia, WA	$35,710
Kennewick, WA	$35,460
Lewiston, ID	$34,940
Spokane, WA	$34,650

Lifeguard salary in Washington Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Yakima

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$128,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$98,340
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$95,590
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$84,640
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$76,070
Firefighter	$62,120
Protective Service Worker	$41,850
Security Guard	$37,440

Salaries for every job in Yakima, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Yakima?

The median hourly pay in the Yakima, WA metro area is $16.66 ($34,650 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Yakima than the national average?

Yes: $34,650 against $33,580 nationally, 3% more.

How does Yakima compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $37,770, so Yakima pays 8% less.

Where does Yakima rank for lifeguard pay?

67 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Yakima?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,020 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.