How much does a lifeguard make in Gulfport?

$26,100a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $12.55 an hour or $2,175 a month.

Hourly: $12.55
Vs. national median: -22%
Rank among cities: 218 of 263
Jobs in the area: 50

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $22,330Median: $26,100Highest 10%: $31,200

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$22,330	$10.74
25th	$22,330	$10.74
Median	$26,100	$12.55
75th	$31,200	$15.00
90th	$31,200	$15.00

Other cities in Mississippi

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Memphis, TN	$27,260
Jackson, MS	$22,970

Lifeguard salary in Mississippi Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Gulfport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Transportation Security Screener	$65,170
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$62,150
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$61,660
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$58,860
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$57,060
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$48,050
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$46,850
Firefighter	$41,760
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$35,480
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator	$35,360

Salaries for every job in Gulfport, MS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Gulfport?

The median hourly pay in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $12.55 ($26,100 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Gulfport than the national average?

No: $26,100 against $33,580 nationally, 22% less.

How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?

The median in Mississippi is $24,440, so Gulfport pays 7% more.

Where does Gulfport rank for lifeguard pay?

218 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Gulfport?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $31,200 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.