How much does a lifeguard make in Evansville?

$27,020a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Evansville, IN metro area. That is $12.99 an hour or $2,252 a month.

Hourly: $12.99
Vs. national median: -20%
Rank among cities: 206 of 263
Jobs in the area: 180

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $22,470Median: $27,020Highest 10%: $28,710

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$22,470	$10.80
25th	$26,210	$12.60
Median	$27,020	$12.99
75th	$28,710	$13.80
90th	$28,710	$13.80

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Chicago, IL	$33,750
Lafayette, IN	$31,090
Cincinnati, OH	$30,320
Louisville, KY	$29,870
South Bend, IN	$29,500
Indianapolis, IN	$28,810
Fort Wayne, IN	$28,720
Terre Haute, IN	$26,730
Columbus, IN	$23,640

Lifeguard salary in Indiana Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Evansville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$88,870
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$78,890
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$72,800
Firefighter	$66,840
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$65,000
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$56,330
School Bus Monitor	$35,620
Security Guard	$34,010

Salaries for every job in Evansville, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Evansville?

The median hourly pay in the Evansville, IN metro area is $12.99 ($27,020 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Evansville than the national average?

No: $27,020 against $33,580 nationally, 20% less.

How does Evansville compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $28,640, so Evansville pays 6% less.

Where does Evansville rank for lifeguard pay?

206 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Evansville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $28,710 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.