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How much does a lifeguard make in Fort Wayne?

$28,720a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $13.81 an hour or $2,393 a month.

Hourly
$13.81
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
175 of 263
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,670Median: $28,720Highest 10%: $36,630
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,670$10.90
25th$23,310$11.21
Median$28,720$13.81
75th$32,610$15.68
90th$36,630$17.61

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
Evansville, IN$27,020
Terre Haute, IN$26,730
Columbus, IN$23,640
Lifeguard salary in Indiana Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$95,400
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$92,310
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$79,210
Firefighter$75,860
Detective and Criminal Investigator$74,820
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$66,720
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Correctional Officer and Jailer$57,700
Crossing Guard and Flagger$40,000
Security Guard$35,140
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Fort Wayne?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $13.81 ($28,720 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?

No: $28,720 against $33,580 nationally, 14% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $28,640, so Fort Wayne pays 0% more.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for lifeguard pay?

175 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Fort Wayne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,630 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.