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How much does a lifeguard make in Grand Forks?

$29,050a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area. That is $13.97 an hour or $2,421 a month.

Hourly
$13.97
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
162 of 263
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,240Median: $29,050Highest 10%: $33,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,240$10.69
25th$22,880$11.00
Median$29,050$13.97
75th$33,930$16.31
90th$33,930$16.31

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Fargo, ND$29,830
Bismarck, ND$29,030
Lifeguard salary in North Dakota Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Forks

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$98,000
Detective and Criminal Investigator$86,110
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,500
Firefighter$68,060
Correctional Officer and Jailer$50,230
Security Guard$41,750
Salaries for every job in Grand Forks, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Grand Forks?

The median hourly pay in the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area is $13.97 ($29,050 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Grand Forks than the national average?

No: $29,050 against $33,580 nationally, 13% less.

How does Grand Forks compare with the rest of North Dakota?

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

Where does Grand Forks rank for lifeguard pay?

162 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Grand Forks?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,930 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.