The median annual wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Tucson, AZ is $36,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,680.
Pay spans roughly $31,710 at the 10th percentile to $37,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.45 per hour. An estimated 650 people work as lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in Tucson, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $36,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,680 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.45 |
| 10th percentile | $31,710 |
| 90th percentile | $37,430 |
| Employment | 650 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.