How much does a lifeguard make in Mississippi?
$24,440a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Mississippi. That is $11.75 an hour or $2,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.75
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,110Median: $24,440Highest 10%: $31,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,110 | $10.15 | |
| 25th | $22,460 | $10.80 | |
| Median | $24,440 | $11.75 | |
| 75th | $27,610 | $13.27 | |
| 90th | $31,200 | $15.00 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $27,260 |
| Gulfport, MS | $26,100 |
| Jackson, MS | $22,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 47. Iowa | $25,460 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $25,250 |
| 49. West Virginia | $24,670 |
| 50. Mississippi | $24,440 |
| 51. Louisiana | $22,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $11.75 ($24,440 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $24,440 against $33,580 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for lifeguard pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays lifeguards the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $27,260 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.