Director of Nursing Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ

Q: What cities in Arizona pay the most for Directors of Nursing?

Tucson is currently the highest paying city in Arizona for Director of Nursing jobs, paying up to $72/hr. This is 7% higher than the average pay for Director of Nursing roles in Arizona. Other top paying cities include Phoenix, paying up to $54/hr, Show Low, paying up to $46/hr, and Payson, paying up to $49/hr.

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Average Director of Nursing Salary

$46.06/hour

The average salary for a Director of Nursing in Phoenix, AZ is $46.06 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Arizona average of $44.71.

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Director of Nursing salaries in Phoenix, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$46.06/hour

Phoenix, AZ

4% lower than the US average.

$44.71/hour

Arizona

7% lower than the US average.

$47.97/hour

United States

How Director of Nursing Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities

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Buffalo, New York

$37/hour

This is 26% lower than the Phoenix average of $46.06.

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Directors of Nursing?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona	$46	$54

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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