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How much does a lifeguard make in Youngstown?

$25,440a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area. That is $12.23 an hour or $2,120 a month.

Hourly
$12.23
Vs. national median
-24%
Rank among cities
231 of 263
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,740Median: $25,440Highest 10%: $29,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,740$10.93
25th$23,120$11.12
Median$25,440$12.23
75th$26,590$12.78
90th$29,940$14.39

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Cincinnati, OH$30,320
Sandusky, OH$29,280
Columbus, OH$29,260
Cleveland, OH$28,800
Akron, OH$27,420
Dayton, OH$25,580
Toledo, OH$24,820
Springfield, OH$24,720
Wheeling, WV$24,320
Canton, OH$23,630
Huntington, WV$22,880
Mansfield, OH$22,260
Lifeguard salary in Ohio Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Youngstown

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$77,410
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$77,250
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,310
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$55,340
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,290
Bailiff$45,400
Firefighter$43,420
Protective Service Worker$38,540
Security Guard$33,020
School Bus Monitor$26,920
Salaries for every job in Youngstown, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Youngstown?

The median hourly pay in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area is $12.23 ($25,440 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Youngstown than the national average?

No: $25,440 against $33,580 nationally, 24% less.

How does Youngstown compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $27,770, so Youngstown pays 8% less.

Where does Youngstown rank for lifeguard pay?

231 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Youngstown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $29,940 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.