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How much does a lifeguard make in Charlottesville?

$29,800a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $14.33 an hour or $2,483 a month.

Hourly
$14.33
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
143 of 263
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,870Median: $29,800Highest 10%: $36,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,870$13.88
25th$28,870$13.88
Median$29,800$14.33
75th$34,840$16.75
90th$36,140$17.38

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Washington, DC$34,710
Harrisonburg, VA$31,980
Blacksburg, VA$31,200
Roanoke, VA$29,580
Winchester, VA$28,840
Lynchburg, VA$28,650
Richmond, VA$28,590
Virginia Beach, VA$27,890
Kingsport, TN$26,840
Lifeguard salary in Virginia Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Charlottesville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,220
Detective and Criminal Investigator$93,160
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$69,680
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$63,600
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,880
Correctional Officer and Jailer$52,700
Firefighter$46,860
Security Guard$42,170
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$41,600
Salaries for every job in Charlottesville, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Charlottesville?

The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $14.33 ($29,800 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Charlottesville than the national average?

No: $29,800 against $33,580 nationally, 11% less.

How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $30,070, so Charlottesville pays 1% less.

Where does Charlottesville rank for lifeguard pay?

143 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Charlottesville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,140 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.