How much does a lifeguard make in Portland?

$35,050a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $16.85 an hour or $2,921 a month.

Hourly: $16.85
Vs. national median: +4%
Rank among cities: 60 of 263
Jobs in the area: 140

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $33,560Median: $35,050Highest 10%: $44,140

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$33,560	$16.13
25th	$33,560	$16.13
Median	$35,050	$16.85
75th	$38,330	$18.43
90th	$44,140	$21.22

Other cities in Maine

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Bangor, ME

$32,740

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Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$96,760
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$79,030
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$75,890
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$73,600
Transportation Security Screener	$71,510
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$70,430
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$60,840
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$54,930
Firefighter	$49,320
Private Detective and Investigator	$46,610

Salaries for every job in Portland, ME

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $16.85 ($35,050 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Portland than the national average?

Yes: $35,050 against $33,580 nationally, 4% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?

The median in Maine is $34,320, so Portland pays 2% more.

Where does Portland rank for lifeguard pay?

60 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,140 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.