How much does a lifeguard make in Tennessee?
$28,200a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Tennessee. That is $13.56 an hour or $2,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.56
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,080Median: $28,200Highest 10%: $34,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,080 | $10.62 | |
| 25th | $26,240 | $12.62 | |
| Median | $28,200 | $13.56 | |
| 75th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 90th | $34,330 | $16.50 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $28,500 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $28,090 |
| Memphis, TN | $27,260 |
| Knoxville, TN | $26,920 |
| Kingsport, TN | $26,840 |
| Cleveland, TN | $25,440 |
| Morristown, TN | $20,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 37. Wisconsin | $28,570 |
| 38. Kentucky | $28,520 |
| 39. North Dakota | $28,430 |
| 40. Tennessee | $28,200 |
| 41. Alabama | $28,130 |
| 42. Ohio | $27,770 |
| 43. North Carolina | $27,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $13.56 ($28,200 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $28,200 against $33,580 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for lifeguard pay?
Tennessee ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays lifeguards the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $28,500 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.