How much does a lifeguard make in Flagstaff?
$36,830a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area. That is $17.71 an hour or $3,069 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.71
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,760Median: $36,830Highest 10%: $44,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,760 | $14.79 | |
| 25th | $32,090 | $15.43 | |
| Median | $36,830 | $17.71 | |
| 75th | $44,430 | $21.36 | |
| 90th | $44,660 | $21.47 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Flagstaff, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Flagstaff?
The median hourly pay in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area is $17.71 ($36,830 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Flagstaff than the national average?
Yes: $36,830 against $33,580 nationally, 10% more.
How does Flagstaff compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $35,380, so Flagstaff pays 4% more.
Where does Flagstaff rank for lifeguard pay?
31 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Flagstaff?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,660 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.