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How much does a lifeguard make in Morristown?

$20,720a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Morristown, TN metro area. That is $9.96 an hour or $1,727 a month.

Hourly
$9.96
Vs. national median
-38%
Rank among cities
263 of 263
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,720Median: $20,720Highest 10%: $33,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$20,720$9.96
25th$20,720$9.96
Median$20,720$9.96
75th$21,850$10.50
90th$33,520$16.12

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
Kingsport, TN$26,840
Cleveland, TN$25,440
Lifeguard salary in Tennessee Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Morristown

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$64,080
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$58,560
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,710
Correctional Officer and Jailer$43,060
Firefighter$36,040
Security Guard$30,790
Salaries for every job in Morristown, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Morristown?

The median hourly pay in the Morristown, TN metro area is $9.96 ($20,720 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Morristown than the national average?

No: $20,720 against $33,580 nationally, 38% less.

How does Morristown compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $28,200, so Morristown pays 27% less.

Where does Morristown rank for lifeguard pay?

263 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Morristown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $20,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,520 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.