How much does a lifeguard make in Phoenix?
$34,830a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $16.75 an hour or $2,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.75
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 2,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,970Median: $34,830Highest 10%: $39,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,970 | $14.89 | |
| 25th | $31,030 | $14.92 | |
| Median | $34,830 | $16.75 | |
| 75th | $36,110 | $17.36 | |
| 90th | $39,390 | $18.94 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $36,830 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $36,360 |
| Tucson, AZ | $35,860 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,370 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $33,820 |
| Yuma, AZ | $30,580 |
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How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $16.75 ($34,830 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $34,830 against $33,580 nationally, 4% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $35,380, so Phoenix pays 2% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for lifeguard pay?
63 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,390 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.