How much does a lifeguard make in Tucson?
$35,860a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $17.24 an hour or $2,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.24
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,300Median: $35,860Highest 10%: $37,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,300 | $15.05 | |
| 25th | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| Median | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| 75th | $37,050 | $17.81 | |
| 90th | $37,050 | $17.81 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $36,830 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $36,360 |
| 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 Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $17.24 ($35,860 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $35,860 against $33,580 nationally, 7% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $35,380, so Tucson pays 1% more.
Where does Tucson rank for lifeguard pay?
46 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,050 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.