How much does a lifeguard make in Atlanta?
$31,860a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $15.32 an hour or $2,655 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.32
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 1,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,650Median: $31,860Highest 10%: $38,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,650 | $12.33 | |
| 25th | $29,090 | $13.99 | |
| Median | $31,860 | $15.32 | |
| 75th | $35,120 | $16.88 | |
| 90th | $38,900 | $18.70 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Savannah, GA | $32,400 |
| Gainesville, GA | $29,120 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $28,090 |
| Augusta, GA | $27,700 |
| Athens, GA | $26,000 |
| Columbus, GA | $25,540 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $15.32 ($31,860 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $31,860 against $33,580 nationally, 5% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $30,880, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for lifeguard pay?
107 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,900 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.