How much does a lifeguard make in Birmingham?
$28,320a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $13.62 an hour or $2,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.62
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 183 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,400Median: $28,320Highest 10%: $29,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,400 | $10.29 | |
| 25th | $26,480 | $12.73 | |
| Median | $28,320 | $13.62 | |
| 75th | $28,670 | $13.78 | |
| 90th | $29,710 | $14.28 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Daphne, AL | $31,470 |
| Huntsville, AL | $28,900 |
| Columbus, GA | $25,540 |
| Montgomery, AL | $21,940 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $13.62 ($28,320 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $28,320 against $33,580 nationally, 16% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $28,130, so Birmingham pays 1% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for lifeguard pay?
183 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $29,710 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.