Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker Salary in Arizona
Median annual pay in Arizona
$35,380
$17.01/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Arizona
$35,142
Regional Price Parity: 100.677 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($33,580): +$1,800 (+5.4%)
Arizona ranks 12th of 51 states by median pay, and 8th of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,580 | $14.70 |
| 25th percentile | $31,030 | $14.92 |
| Median | $35,380 | $17.01 |
| 75th percentile | $36,720 | $17.66 |
| 90th percentile | $40,150 | $19.31 |
Employment
- Employment in Arizona
- 3,950
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Arizona
- $35,380
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $33,580
- Difference
- +$1,800 (+5.4%)
Cost of living
$35,380 ÷ 100.677 × 100 = $35,142
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | ||
| 10th | $35,770 | $34,973 10th |
| Colorado | ||
| 11th | $35,640 | $34,584 13th |
| Arizona This page | ||
| 12th | $35,380 | $35,142 8th |
| Florida | ||
| 13th | $35,040 | $33,883 16th |
| Oregon | ||
| 14th | $35,030 | $33,891 15th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Firefighter salary in Arizona
$59,280/year Arizona
- Emergency Medical Technician salary in Arizona
$39,500/year Arizona
- Recreation Worker salary in the U.S.
$36,560/year U.S.
- Security Guard salary in Arizona
$38,290/year Arizona
- Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist salary in the U.S.
$56,870/year U.S.
- Paramedic salary in Arizona
$58,600/year Arizona
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +5.5%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- No formal educational credential
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker salary in nearby places
- Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker salary in California
$42,720/year California
- Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker salary in Colorado
$35,640/year Colorado
- Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker salary in Nevada
$30,830/year Nevada
- Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker salary in New Mexico
$28,590/year New Mexico
- Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker salary in Utah
$28,720/year Utah
- Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker salary in the U.S.
$33,580/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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