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How much does a lifeguard make in Green Bay?

$30,560a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Green Bay, WI metro area. That is $14.69 an hour or $2,547 a month.

Hourly
$14.69
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
135 of 263
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,220Median: $30,560Highest 10%: $34,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,220$12.61
25th$28,420$13.66
Median$30,560$14.69
75th$33,770$16.24
90th$34,420$16.55

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Minneapolis, MN$34,090
Kenosha, WI$30,980
Madison, WI$30,830
Duluth, MN$29,710
Milwaukee, WI$29,060
Appleton, WI$28,480
Eau Claire, WI$28,090
Oshkosh, WI$27,940
La Crosse, WI$27,780
Janesville, WI$25,790
Wausau, WI$25,690
Lifeguard salary in Wisconsin Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Green Bay

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,870
Detective and Criminal Investigator$84,190
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$81,110
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$81,040
Correctional Officer and Jailer$76,250
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Firefighter$47,980
Security Guard$40,130
School Bus Monitor$39,880
Crossing Guard and Flagger$37,630
Salaries for every job in Green Bay, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Green Bay?

The median hourly pay in the Green Bay, WI metro area is $14.69 ($30,560 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Green Bay than the national average?

No: $30,560 against $33,580 nationally, 9% less.

How does Green Bay compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $28,570, so Green Bay pays 7% more.

Where does Green Bay rank for lifeguard pay?

135 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Green Bay?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,420 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.