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How much does a lifeguard make in Bismarck?

$29,030a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Bismarck, ND metro area. That is $13.96 an hour or $2,419 a month.

Hourly
$13.96
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
163 of 263
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,690Median: $29,030Highest 10%: $33,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,690$10.91
25th$28,190$13.55
Median$29,030$13.96
75th$29,370$14.12
90th$33,470$16.09

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Fargo, ND$29,830
Grand Forks, ND$29,050
Lifeguard salary in North Dakota Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Bismarck

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$98,300
Detective and Criminal Investigator$64,640
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$63,230
Protective Service Worker$54,620
Correctional Officer and Jailer$51,130
Firefighter$47,440
Security Guard$36,130
Salaries for every job in Bismarck, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Bismarck?

The median hourly pay in the Bismarck, ND metro area is $13.96 ($29,030 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Bismarck than the national average?

No: $29,030 against $33,580 nationally, 14% less.

How does Bismarck compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $28,430, so Bismarck pays 2% more.

Where does Bismarck rank for lifeguard pay?

163 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Bismarck?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,470 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.