Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$47.84/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Arizona is $47.84 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $50.77.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$47.84/hour
Arizona
6% lower than the US average.
$50.77/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Tucson, Arizona ($46) and Glendale, Arizona ($45). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Arizona average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $51 | $60 |
| Tucson, Arizona | $46 | $50 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $45 | $46 |
| Show Low, Arizona | $43 | $46 |
| Goodyear, Arizona | $43 | $46 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Arizona?
Nursing Home earns the most among Nursing specialties in Arizona, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Skilled Nursing ($57) and Rehabilitation ($57). Skilled Nursing has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Arizona average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Nursing Home earns 21% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Home | $58 | $61 |
| Skilled Nursing | $57 | $72 |
| Rehabilitation | $57 | $72 |
| Long Term Care | $57 | $72 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $54 | $60 |
| OR - Operating Room | $51 | $61 |
| Hospice | $49 | $58 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?
California pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $79 per hour, followed by Nevada ($68) and New Mexico ($59). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Arizona average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — California pays 64% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $79 | $100 |
| Nevada | $68 | $77 |
| New Mexico | $59 | $72 |
| Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Idaho | $49 | $52 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $52 |
| Utah | $42 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Arizona?
CoreCivic pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Select Medical ($48) and Perm Staff Jobs ($47). Tenet-AZ Region has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Arizona average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — CoreCivic pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $49 | $49 |
| Select Medical | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $55 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $45 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $40 | $46 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $40 | $58 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $39 | $46 |
| Lila Medlink LLC | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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