How much does a lifeguard make in York?

$29,730a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the York-Hanover, PA metro area. That is $14.29 an hour or $2,478 a month.

Hourly: $14.29
Vs. national median: -11%
Rank among cities: 145 of 263
Jobs in the area: 130

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $23,100Median: $29,730Highest 10%: $47,900

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$23,100	$11.11
25th	$26,720	$12.85
Median	$29,730	$14.29
75th	$47,900	$23.03
90th	$47,900	$23.03

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Erie, PA	$32,330
Philadelphia, PA	$32,220
Allentown, PA	$30,610
Harrisburg, PA	$29,100
Pittsburgh, PA	$27,640
Lancaster, PA	$27,500
Reading, PA	$27,050
Scranton, PA	$26,530
Altoona, PA	$25,170

Lifeguard salary in Pennsylvania Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in York

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$107,700
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$96,070
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$79,550
Firefighter	$67,570
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$57,100
Security Guard	$35,660
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$34,660
Protective Service Worker	$33,260

Salaries for every job in York, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in York?

The median hourly pay in the York-Hanover, PA metro area is $14.29 ($29,730 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in York than the national average?

No: $29,730 against $33,580 nationally, 11% less.

How does York compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $29,480, so York pays 1% more.

Where does York rank for lifeguard pay?

145 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in York?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,900 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.