How much does a lifeguard make in Columbus?
$25,540a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $12.28 an hour or $2,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.28
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 228 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,090Median: $25,540Highest 10%: $30,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,090 | $11.10 | |
| 25th | $23,960 | $11.52 | |
| Median | $25,540 | $12.28 | |
| 75th | $30,620 | $14.72 | |
| 90th | $30,620 | $14.72 |
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 |
| Athens, GA | $26,000 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $12.28 ($25,540 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $25,540 against $33,580 nationally, 24% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $30,880, so Columbus pays 17% less.
Where does Columbus rank for lifeguard pay?
228 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $30,620 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.