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How much does a lifeguard make in Palm Bay?

$34,600a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area. That is $16.63 an hour or $2,883 a month.

Hourly
$16.63
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
69 of 263
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,040Median: $34,600Highest 10%: $41,380
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,040$13.48
25th$31,180$14.99
Median$34,600$16.63
75th$34,600$16.63
90th$41,380$19.89

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Crestview, FL$41,310
Deltona, FL$38,900
Miami, FL$37,230
Naples, FL$36,740
Pensacola, FL$36,300
Sebastian, FL$35,870
Panama City, FL$35,800
North Port, FL$34,770
Ocala, FL$34,130
Jacksonville, FL$33,500
Port St. Lucie, FL$31,820
Tampa, FL$31,720
Orlando, FL$30,510
Lifeguard salary in Florida Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Palm Bay

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$92,050
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$69,680
Transportation Security Screener$63,610
Detective and Criminal Investigator$63,130
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,520
Correctional Officer and Jailer$59,980
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$50,060
Firefighter$43,850
Private Detective and Investigator$39,260
Security Guard$35,650
Salaries for every job in Palm Bay, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area is $16.63 ($34,600 a year).

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

Yes: $34,600 against $33,580 nationally, 3% more.

How does Palm Bay compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $35,040, so Palm Bay pays 1% less.

Where does Palm Bay rank for lifeguard pay?

69 of 263 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,380 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.