Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$46.39/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Arizona is $46.39 per hour. This is 10% lower than the US average of $51.23.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$46.39/hour
Arizona
10% lower than the US average.
$51.23/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Tucson, Arizona ($47) and Glendale, Arizona ($45). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Arizona average for Emergency Department Nurses is $46 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $49 | $53 |
| Tucson, Arizona | $47 | $52 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $45 | $46 |
| Goodyear, Arizona | $44 | $46 |
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?
California pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $80 per hour, followed by New Mexico ($69) and Colorado ($54). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Arizona average for Emergency Department Nurses is $46 per hour — California pays 72% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $80 | $100 |
| New Mexico | $69 | $72 |
| Colorado | $54 | $63 |
| Texas | $51 | $61 |
| Kansas | $49 | $59 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| Nevada | $40 | $52 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Arizona?
Lux Travel Nurse pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($45) and Patterns Hiring - Perm ($42). Tenet-AZ Region has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Arizona average for Emergency Department Nurses is $46 per hour — Lux Travel Nurse pays 14% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Lux Travel Nurse | $53 | $53 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $45 | $45 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $42 | $45 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $41 | $46 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $40 | $58 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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