Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $35,360 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $38,740
Employed locally 2,060
National median $33,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,810
    50th (median)
    $35,360
    75th
    $35,720
    90th
    $38,740

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,250
    District of Columbia $58,640
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $56,660
    Hawaii $55,540
    Urban Honolulu, HI $51,990
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,150

    Nearby metros — Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,360
    Tucson, AZ $36,290
    Flagstaff, AZ $34,780
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $34,770
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $32,710
    Yuma, AZ $30,580

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,560
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,060
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,600
    Firefighters $61,640
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $102,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.94 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salaries?

    The median Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.9% above the national median of $33,720. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,810.