How much does a lifeguard make in Richmond?
$28,590a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $13.75 an hour or $2,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.75
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 178 of 263
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,280Median: $28,590Highest 10%: $34,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,280 | $12.63 | |
| 25th | $28,340 | $13.63 | |
| Median | $28,590 | $13.75 | |
| 75th | $29,630 | $14.25 | |
| 90th | $34,720 | $16.69 |
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 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $28,650 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $27,890 |
| Kingsport, TN | $26,840 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $13.75 ($28,590 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $28,590 against $33,580 nationally, 15% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $30,070, so Richmond pays 5% less.
Where does Richmond rank for lifeguard pay?
178 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,720 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.