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How much does a lifeguard make in Gainesville?

$29,120a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Gainesville, GA metro area. That is $14.00 an hour or $2,427 a month.

Hourly
$14.00
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
157 of 263
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,850Median: $29,120Highest 10%: $29,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,850$13.87
25th$29,120$14.00
Median$29,120$14.00
75th$29,120$14.00
90th$29,120$14.00

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Savannah, GA$32,400
Atlanta, GA$31,860
Chattanooga, TN$28,090
Augusta, GA$27,700
Athens, GA$26,000
Columbus, GA$25,540
Lifeguard salary in Georgia Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Gainesville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$79,350
Detective and Criminal Investigator$62,520
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$61,400
Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,730
Firefighter$46,870
Security Guard$35,360
Salaries for every job in Gainesville, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Gainesville?

The median hourly pay in the Gainesville, GA metro area is $14.00 ($29,120 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Gainesville than the national average?

No: $29,120 against $33,580 nationally, 13% less.

How does Gainesville compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $30,880, so Gainesville pays 6% less.

Where does Gainesville rank for lifeguard pay?

157 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Gainesville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $29,120 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.