How much does a lifeguard make in Virginia?
$30,070a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Virginia. That is $14.46 an hour or $2,506 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.46
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,790Median: $30,070Highest 10%: $37,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,790 | $12.88 | |
| 25th | $28,320 | $13.62 | |
| Median | $30,070 | $14.46 | |
| 75th | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| 90th | $37,450 | $18.00 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Richmond, VA | $28,590 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $27,890 |
| Kingsport, TN | $26,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 23. South Dakota | $30,990 |
| 24. Georgia | $30,880 |
| 25. Nevada | $30,830 |
| 26. Virginia | $30,070 |
| 27. Michigan | $29,760 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $29,480 |
| 29. Texas | $29,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $14.46 ($30,070 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $30,070 against $33,580 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Virginia rank for lifeguard pay?
Virginia ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays lifeguards the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $34,710 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.