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How much does a lifeguard make in Greensboro?

$30,100a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area. That is $14.47 an hour or $2,508 a month.

Hourly
$14.47
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
139 of 263
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,610Median: $30,100Highest 10%: $34,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$20,610$9.91
25th$24,560$11.81
Median$30,100$14.47
75th$31,200$15.00
90th$34,670$16.67

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Fayetteville, NC$35,230
Burlington, NC$30,790
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 Greensboro

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,390
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$75,790
Transportation Security Screener$65,170
Detective and Criminal Investigator$61,210
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,830
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$59,370
Correctional Officer and Jailer$50,550
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$49,710
Firefighter$46,600
Private Detective and Investigator$41,630
Salaries for every job in Greensboro, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Greensboro?

The median hourly pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area is $14.47 ($30,100 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Greensboro than the national average?

No: $30,100 against $33,580 nationally, 10% less.

How does Greensboro compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $27,310, so Greensboro pays 10% more.

Where does Greensboro rank for lifeguard pay?

139 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Greensboro?

The lowest-paid 10% make $20,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,670 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.