How much does a lifeguard make in Fargo?

$29,830a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area. That is $14.34 an hour or $2,486 a month.

Hourly: $14.34
Vs. national median: -11%
Rank among cities: 142 of 263
Jobs in the area: 140

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $23,150Median: $29,830Highest 10%: $34,630

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$23,150	$11.13
25th	$29,310	$14.09
Median	$29,830	$14.34
75th	$33,280	$16.00
90th	$34,630	$16.65

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Grand Forks, ND	$29,050
Bismarck, ND	$29,030

Lifeguard salary in North Dakota Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Fargo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$106,500
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$92,860
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$85,300
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$76,180
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$54,230
Firefighter	$53,130
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$42,660
Security Guard	$37,770

Salaries for every job in Fargo, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Fargo?

The median hourly pay in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area is $14.34 ($29,830 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Fargo than the national average?

No: $29,830 against $33,580 nationally, 11% less.

How does Fargo compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $28,430, so Fargo pays 5% more.

Where does Fargo rank for lifeguard pay?

142 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Fargo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,630 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.