How much does a lifeguard make in Raleigh?

$27,380a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $13.16 an hour or $2,282 a month.

Hourly: $13.16
Vs. national median: -18%
Rank among cities: 200 of 263
Jobs in the area: 990

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $23,120Median: $27,380Highest 10%: $34,250

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$23,120	$11.12
25th	$26,340	$12.66
Median	$27,380	$13.16
75th	$30,150	$14.50
90th	$34,250	$16.47

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
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 Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$102,600
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$78,470
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$77,210
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$77,210
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$77,120
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$71,950
Transportation Security Screener	$65,940
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$65,860
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$61,710
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$54,070

Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Raleigh?

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $13.16 ($27,380 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Raleigh than the national average?

No: $27,380 against $33,580 nationally, 18% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $27,310, so Raleigh pays 0% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for lifeguard pay?

200 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Raleigh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,250 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.