How much does a lifeguard make in Athens?
$26,000a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $12.50 an hour or $2,167 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.50
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 220 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,540Median: $26,000Highest 10%: $31,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,540 | $11.80 | |
| 25th | $26,000 | $12.50 | |
| Median | $26,000 | $12.50 | |
| 75th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 90th | $31,200 | $15.00 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Savannah, GA | $32,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $31,860 |
| Gainesville, GA | $29,120 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $28,090 |
| Augusta, GA | $27,700 |
| Columbus, GA | $25,540 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $12.50 ($26,000 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $26,000 against $33,580 nationally, 23% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $30,880, so Athens pays 16% less.
Where does Athens rank for lifeguard pay?
220 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $31,200 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.