Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$45.09/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Arizona is $45.09 per hour. This is 9% lower than the US average of $48.95.
Last updated on July 6, 2026. 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
$45.09/hour
Arizona
9% lower than the US average.
$48.95/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson, Arizona | $52 | $72 |
| Phoenix, Arizona | $47 | $54 |
| Show Low, Arizona | $43 | $46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Long Term Care | $58 | $63 |
| Nursing Home | $58 | $61 |
| Rehabilitation | $54 | $61 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $45 | $54 |
| OR - Operating Room | $45 | $48 |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | $44 | $50 |
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 | $75 | $95 |
| New Mexico | $55 | $72 |
| Kansas | $49 | $59 |
| Texas | $48 | $72 |
| Idaho | $48 | $50 |
| Colorado | $48 | $54 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| Nevada | $42 | $57 |
| Utah | $33 | $43 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $53 | $56 |
| CoreCivic | $49 | $49 |
| Select Medical | $48 | $48 |
| GQR Healthcare Perm | $46 | $46 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $42 | $46 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $40 | $51 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $40 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $39 | $46 |
Last updated on July 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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