How much does a lifeguard make in Huntsville?
$28,900a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Huntsville, AL metro area. That is $13.89 an hour or $2,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.89
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 166 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,820Median: $28,900Highest 10%: $32,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,820 | $10.49 | |
| 25th | $26,600 | $12.79 | |
| Median | $28,900 | $13.89 | |
| 75th | $32,260 | $15.51 | |
| 90th | $32,260 | $15.51 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Daphne, AL | $31,470 |
| Birmingham, AL | $28,320 |
| Columbus, GA | $25,540 |
| Montgomery, AL | $21,940 |
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Salaries for every job in Huntsville, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Huntsville?
The median hourly pay in the Huntsville, AL metro area is $13.89 ($28,900 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Huntsville than the national average?
No: $28,900 against $33,580 nationally, 14% less.
How does Huntsville compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $28,130, so Huntsville pays 3% more.
Where does Huntsville rank for lifeguard pay?
166 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Huntsville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $32,260 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.