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Camp counselor/lifeguard salary
Average camp counselor/lifeguard salary
$12.88
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Average camp counselor/lifeguard salary by state
Highest paying states for camp counselor/lifeguards
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $32,044 | $15.41 |
| 2 | New York | $31,199 | $15.00 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $30,390 | $14.61 |
| 4 | Maine | $33,882 | $16.29 |
| 5 | Vermont | $31,864 | $15.32 |
| 6 | Arizona | $26,781 | $12.88 |
| 7 | Idaho | $29,624 | $14.24 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $27,124 | $13.04 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $32,016 | $15.39 |
| 10 | Colorado | $26,543 | $12.76 |
| 11 | California | $28,922 | $13.90 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $25,948 | $12.47 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $26,233 | $12.61 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $27,640 | $13.29 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $26,287 | $12.64 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $23,954 | $11.52 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $23,999 | $11.54 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $26,422 | $12.70 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $25,847 | $12.43 |
| 20 | Michigan | $25,485 | $12.25 |
| 21 | Nevada | $24,399 | $11.73 |
| 22 | Delaware | $25,224 | $12.13 |
| 23 | Oregon | $25,626 | $12.32 |
| 24 | Florida | $24,715 | $11.88 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $24,332 | $11.70 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $27,850 | $13.39 |
| 27 | Maryland | $25,280 | $12.15 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $25,018 | $12.03 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $24,002 | $11.54 |
| 30 | Illinois | $24,417 | $11.74 |
| 31 | Montana | $22,835 | $10.98 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $23,662 | $11.38 |
| 33 | Virginia | $24,435 | $11.75 |
| 34 | Alaska | $22,754 | $10.94 |
| 35 | Utah | $23,578 | $11.34 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $22,925 | $11.02 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $22,156 | $10.65 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $23,414 | $11.26 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $21,562 | $10.37 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $22,880 | $11.00 |
| 41 | Missouri | $22,918 | $11.02 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $21,086 | $10.14 |
| 43 | Ohio | $21,585 | $10.38 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $21,486 | $10.33 |
| 45 | Alabama | $21,808 | $10.48 |
| 46 | Texas | $21,195 | $10.19 |
| 47 | Iowa | $18,650 | $8.97 |
| 48 | Georgia | $19,779 | $9.51 |
| 49 | Kansas | $20,627 | $9.92 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $20,349 | $9.78 |
| 51 | Indiana | $18,451 | $8.87 |
Camp counselor/lifeguard salary details
A camp counselor/lifeguard's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $34,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a camp counselor/lifeguard's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 75th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| Average | $26,797 | $2,233 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Highest paying camp counselor/lifeguard jobs
The highest paying types of camp counselor/lifeguards are aquatics specialist, ski patrol, and beach patrol lieutenant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim Instructor | $25,815 | $2,151 | $12.41 | 24,849 |
| Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | $27,743 | $2,312 | $13.34 | 27,819 |
| Ocean Lifeguard | $29,909 | $2,492 | $14.38 | 3,316 |
| Summer Camp Counselor | $25,618 | $2,135 | $12.32 | 31,954 |
| Day Camp Counselor | $29,384 | $2,449 | $14.13 | 32,895 |
| Camp Counselor | $24,340 | $2,028 | $11.70 | 28,182 |
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Camp counselor/lifeguard salary trends
The average camp counselor/lifeguard salary has risen by $6,555 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average camp counselor/lifeguard earned $20,242 annually, but today, they earn $26,797 a year. That works out to a 23% change in pay for camp counselor/lifeguards over the last decade.
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Average camp counselor/lifeguard salary over time
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Camp counselor/lifeguard salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,800 | $12.88 | +6.4% |
| 2024 | $25,100 | $12.06 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $24,000 | $11.54 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $22,800 | $10.96 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | $21,700 | $10.45 | +3.9% |
Recently added camp counselor/lifeguard salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ymca of Greater Monmouth County | Lifeguard-Camp Zehnder | Wall, NJ | 06/29/2025 | $33,622 |
| Sea World | Adventure Island Lifeguard Event! (Minimum AGE Requirement: OLD) Tampa | Tampa, FL | 06/27/2025 | $27,131 |
| United Parks & Resorts Inc. | Adventure Island Lifeguard Event! (Minimum AGE Requirement: OLD) Tampa | Tampa, FL | 06/26/2025 | $27,131 |
| State of Connecticut | Lifeguard (Camp Harkness VR | Waterford, CT | 06/24/2025 | $43,827 |
| YMCA of Southeastern Nc | Camp Kirkwood Lifeguard-Seasonal | Watha, NC | 06/22/2025 | $27,256 |
| McMurry University | WS: Summer Lifeguard | Abilene, TX | 06/20/2025 | $20,870 |
| Chewonki Foundation Inc. | Camp Generalist Counselor/Lifeguard | Wiscasset, ME | 06/19/2025 | $37,200 |
| YMCA of The Iowa Mississippi Valley | Lifeguard-Evenings/Weekends-North Scott Ymca | Eldridge, IA | 06/18/2025 | $25,044 |
| YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg | Lifeguard, JIM & Heather Gills Branch Ymca | Saint Petersburg, FL | 06/11/2025 | $29,218 |
| Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties | Lifeguard-Camp Silver Creek | Sublimity, OR | 06/11/2025 | $37,775 |
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