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How much does a lifeguard make in Kingsport?

$26,840a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area. That is $12.90 an hour or $2,237 a month.

Hourly
$12.90
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
208 of 263
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,990Median: $26,840Highest 10%: $29,330
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$17,990$8.65
25th$25,270$12.15
Median$26,840$12.90
75th$26,960$12.96
90th$29,330$14.10

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Nashville, TN$28,500
Chattanooga, TN$28,090
Memphis, TN$27,260
Knoxville, TN$26,920
Cleveland, TN$25,440
Morristown, TN$20,720
Lifeguard salary in Tennessee Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Kingsport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$84,660
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$74,970
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$62,500
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,620
Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,440
Firefighter$44,110
Security Guard$36,270
Crossing Guard and Flagger$32,760
Salaries for every job in Kingsport, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Kingsport?

The median hourly pay in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area is $12.90 ($26,840 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Kingsport than the national average?

No: $26,840 against $33,580 nationally, 20% less.

How does Kingsport compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $28,200, so Kingsport pays 5% less.

Where does Kingsport rank for lifeguard pay?

208 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Kingsport?

The lowest-paid 10% make $17,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $29,330 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.