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How much does a lifeguard make in Pensacola?

$36,300a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro area. That is $17.45 an hour or $3,025 a month.

Hourly
$17.45
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
40 of 263
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,220Median: $36,300Highest 10%: $38,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,220$13.09
25th$29,590$14.23
Median$36,300$17.45
75th$38,480$18.50
90th$38,480$18.50

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
Sebastian, FL$35,870
Panama City, FL$35,800
North Port, FL$34,770
Palm Bay, FL$34,600
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 Pensacola

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$77,500
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$75,350
Detective and Criminal Investigator$71,680
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$56,720
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$55,370
Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,030
Firefighter$45,770
Private Detective and Investigator$45,440
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$44,210
Security Guard$34,950
Salaries for every job in Pensacola, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Pensacola?

The median hourly pay in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro area is $17.45 ($36,300 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Pensacola than the national average?

Yes: $36,300 against $33,580 nationally, 8% more.

How does Pensacola compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $35,040, so Pensacola pays 4% more.

Where does Pensacola rank for lifeguard pay?

40 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Pensacola?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,480 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.