How much does a lifeguard make in Arizona?
$35,380a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in Arizona. That is $17.01 an hour or $2,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.01
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $35,380Highest 10%: $40,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $31,030 | $14.92 | |
| Median | $35,380 | $17.01 | |
| 75th | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| 90th | $40,150 | $19.30 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $36,830 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $36,360 |
| Tucson, AZ | $35,860 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $34,830 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,370 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $33,820 |
| Yuma, AZ | $30,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifeguards.
| 9. Connecticut | $35,960 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $35,770 |
| 11. Colorado | $35,640 |
| 12. Arizona | $35,380 |
| 13. Florida | $35,040 |
| 14. Oregon | $35,030 |
| 15. New Jersey | $34,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $17.01 ($35,380 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $35,380 against $33,580 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Arizona rank for lifeguard pay?
Arizona ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays lifeguards the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $36,830 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.