The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Arizona is $35,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,110.
Pay spans roughly $30,680 at the 10th percentile to $38,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.00 per hour. An estimated 3,380 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Arizona.
| Median (annual) | $35,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.00 |
| 10th percentile | $30,680 |
| 90th percentile | $38,600 |
| Employment | 3,380 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.