How much does a lifeguard make in North Carolina?
$27,310a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in North Carolina. That is $13.13 an hour or $2,276 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.13
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,830Median: $27,310Highest 10%: $36,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,830 | $10.50 | |
| 25th | $25,140 | $12.09 | |
| Median | $27,310 | $13.13 | |
| 75th | $32,380 | $15.57 | |
| 90th | $36,390 | $17.50 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, NC | $35,230 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 40. Tennessee | $28,200 |
| 41. Alabama | $28,130 |
| 42. Ohio | $27,770 |
| 43. North Carolina | $27,310 |
| 44. Kansas | $27,220 |
| 45. Arkansas | $27,000 |
| 46. South Carolina | $26,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $13.13 ($27,310 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $27,310 against $33,580 nationally, 19% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for lifeguard pay?
North Carolina ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays lifeguards the most?
Fayetteville, NC, with a median of $35,230 a year.
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.