Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$41.47/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Arizona is $41.47 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $39.69.
Last updated on December 20, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$41.47/hour
Arizona
4% higher than the US average.
$39.69/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $46 | $54 |
| Tucson, Arizona | $44 | $55 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Arizona?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Arizona?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $50 | $54 |
| Cardiology | $45 | $55 |
| OR - Operating Room | $44 | $48 |
| Labor and Delivery | $43 | $45 |
| ED - Emergency Department | $42 | $45 |
| Telemetry | $41 | $45 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $73 | $93 |
| New Mexico | $49 | $55 |
| Nevada | $42 | $57 |
| Oklahoma | $42 | $53 |
| Colorado | $38 | $44 |
| Texas | $37 | $50 |
| Idaho | $33 | $45 |
| Utah | $33 | $43 |
| Kansas | $31 | $36 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Arizona?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Arizona?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $49 | $49 |
| Select Medical | $48 | $48 |
| Vivian Staff Jobs | $48 | $48 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $40 | $40 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $40 | $51 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $39 | $52 |
| Iannarino Fullen Group | $39 | $63 |
Last updated on December 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
View job details for Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Staff Position
Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Core Medical-Perm
- Tucson, AZ
- 5x8 hrs
$100K-130K/year
approximately $48-63/hrView job details for Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Utilization Review
Staff Position
Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Utilization Review
- Core Medical-Perm
- Tucson, AZ
- 5x8 hrs
$85K-125K/year
approximately $40-61/hrView job details for Registered Nurse - Correctional
Staff Position
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- Saguaro Correctional Center
- Eloy, AZ
$43-55/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Yuma, AZ
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$40-64/hour
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for Charge Nurse (RN) - Cardiology
Staff Position
Charge Nurse (RN) - Cardiology
- Carondelet Saint Mary's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
- 3x12 hrs
$41-61/hour
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