How much does a lifeguard make in Fayetteville?
$27,790a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area. That is $13.36 an hour or $2,316 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.36
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 192 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,480Median: $27,790Highest 10%: $31,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,480 | $11.77 | |
| 25th | $24,480 | $11.77 | |
| Median | $27,790 | $13.36 | |
| 75th | $29,700 | $14.28 | |
| 90th | $31,640 | $15.21 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Memphis, TN | $27,260 |
| Little Rock, AR | $27,130 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area is $13.36 ($27,790 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
No: $27,790 against $33,580 nationally, 17% less.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $27,000, so Fayetteville pays 3% more.
Where does Fayetteville rank for lifeguard pay?
192 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $31,640 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.