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How much does a lifeguard make in Fayetteville?

$35,230a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Fayetteville, NC metro area. That is $16.94 an hour or $2,936 a month.

Hourly
$16.94
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
57 of 263
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,380Median: $35,230Highest 10%: $35,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,380$10.76
25th$30,290$14.56
Median$35,230$16.94
75th$35,230$16.94
90th$35,230$16.94

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Burlington, NC$30,790
Greensboro, NC$30,100
Asheville, NC$29,120
Greenville, NC$28,930
Charlotte, NC$28,740
Virginia Beach, VA$27,890
Raleigh, NC$27,380
Durham, NC$27,280
Wilmington, NC$27,070
Winston-Salem, NC$26,300
Hickory, NC$24,480
Pinehurst, NC$23,170
Lifeguard salary in North Carolina Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Fayetteville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$87,480
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$67,830
Detective and Criminal Investigator$64,590
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$55,680
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,160
Correctional Officer and Jailer$43,020
Security Guard$42,940
Private Detective and Investigator$38,500
Firefighter$36,820
Salaries for every job in Fayetteville, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Fayetteville?

The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville, NC metro area is $16.94 ($35,230 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Fayetteville than the national average?

Yes: $35,230 against $33,580 nationally, 5% more.

How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $27,310, so Fayetteville pays 29% more.

Where does Fayetteville rank for lifeguard pay?

57 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Fayetteville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,230 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.