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Registered Nurses Salary in Arizona
Ranked #14 of 51 · AZ
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of registered nursess in Arizona earn between $70,540 and $130,930. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean registered nurses salary in Arizona is $99,730, about 1.7% below the U.S. average ($101,420). That works out to roughly $48/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arizona
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $104,980 | $108,420 | 1,510 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $100,830 | $101,090 | 53,700 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $100,780 | $97,840 | 1,570 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $98,620 | $96,490 | 1,870 |
| Yuma, AZ | $94,320 | $92,130 | 1,640 |
| Tucson, AZ | $94,110 | $95,800 | 10,120 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $93,990 | $91,270 | 1,290 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $85,380 | $90,030 | 560 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses make in Arizona?
The median registered nurses salary in Arizona is $99,500 per year (mean $99,730), and about 80% earn between $70,540 and $130,930.
How much do registered nurses make per hour in Arizona?
Roughly $48 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $99,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Arizona a high-paying state for registered nurses?
Arizona ranks #14 of 51 states for registered nurses pay. Its mean salary of $99,730 is about 1.7% below the U.S. average of $101,420.
Which metro areas in Arizona pay registered nurses the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Arizona for registered nurses are Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ ($104,980), Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($100,830), Flagstaff, AZ ($100,780), by median annual wage.