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Job outlook for lifeguards/head lifeguards in the United States
Lifeguard/head lifeguard job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of lifeguard/head lifeguard jobs and the average lifeguard/head lifeguard salary over time.
Lifeguard/head lifeguard jobs over time
Lifeguard/head lifeguard job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56,962 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 56,379 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 71,721 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 71,935 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 72,578 | 0.02% |
Average lifeguard/head lifeguard salary over time
Lifeguard/head lifeguard salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,189 | $13.55 | +6.8% |
| 2024 | $26,387 | $12.69 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $25,249 | $12.14 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | $23,987 | $11.53 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | $22,860 | $10.99 | +4.1% |
Lifeguard/head lifeguard jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of lifeguard/head lifeguard job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where lifeguards/head lifeguards earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for lifeguards/head lifeguards
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 210 | 3% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 38 | 3% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 37 | 3% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 26 | 3% |
| 5 | New York | 19,849,399 | 368 | 2% |
| 6 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 130 | 2% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 113 | 2% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 108 | 2% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 96 | 2% |
| 10 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 79 | 2% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 77 | 2% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 62 | 2% |
| 13 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 25 | 2% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 23 | 2% |
| 15 | Alaska | 739,795 | 16 | 2% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 526 | 1% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 59 | 1% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 13 | 1% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 6 | 1% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 5 | 1% |
Most common cities for lifeguards/head lifeguards
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottage Grove | 1 | 3% | $29,197 |
| 2 | Burnsville | 1 | 2% | $29,139 |
| 3 | Centennial | 1 | 1% | $27,616 |