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How much does a lifeguard make in Pinehurst?

$23,170a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metro area. That is $11.14 an hour or $1,931 a month.

Hourly
$11.14
Vs. national median
-31%
Rank among cities
252 of 263
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,320Median: $23,170Highest 10%: $27,310
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,320$10.25
25th$22,380$10.76
Median$23,170$11.14
75th$24,630$11.84
90th$27,310$13.13

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

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
Lifeguard salary in North Carolina Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Pinehurst

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$74,820
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$58,560
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$55,900
Firefighter$34,200
Security Guard$32,480
Salaries for every job in Pinehurst, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Pinehurst?

The median hourly pay in the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metro area is $11.14 ($23,170 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Pinehurst than the national average?

No: $23,170 against $33,580 nationally, 31% less.

How does Pinehurst compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $27,310, so Pinehurst pays 15% less.

Where does Pinehurst rank for lifeguard pay?

252 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Pinehurst?

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $27,310 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.