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How much does a lifeguard make in Lynchburg?

$28,650a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Lynchburg, VA metro area. That is $13.77 an hour or $2,388 a month.

Hourly
$13.77
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
176 of 263
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,810Median: $28,650Highest 10%: $30,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,810$12.41
25th$26,550$12.76
Median$28,650$13.77
75th$29,810$14.33
90th$30,410$14.62

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Washington, DC$34,710
Harrisonburg, VA$31,980
Blacksburg, VA$31,200
Charlottesville, VA$29,800
Roanoke, VA$29,580
Winchester, VA$28,840
Richmond, VA$28,590
Virginia Beach, VA$27,890
Kingsport, TN$26,840
Lifeguard salary in Virginia Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Lynchburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$98,070
Detective and Criminal Investigator$96,430
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$58,620
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$58,150
Security Guard$49,480
Correctional Officer and Jailer$49,290
Firefighter$45,450
Protective Service Worker$45,060
School Bus Monitor$30,240
Salaries for every job in Lynchburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Lynchburg?

The median hourly pay in the Lynchburg, VA metro area is $13.77 ($28,650 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Lynchburg than the national average?

No: $28,650 against $33,580 nationally, 15% less.

How does Lynchburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $30,070, so Lynchburg pays 5% less.

Where does Lynchburg rank for lifeguard pay?

176 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Lynchburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $30,410 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.