Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Tempe, AZ
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$38.08/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Tempe, AZ is $38.08 per hour. This is 22% lower than the Arizona average of $46.33.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Tempe, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$38.08/hour
Tempe, AZ
33% lower than the US average.
$46.33/hour
Arizona
9% lower than the US average.
$50.60/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Tempe Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Tempe Compare to Other Cities
Tucson, Arizona
$46/hour
This is 18% higher than the Tempe average of $38.08.
Redlands, California
$51/hour
This is 25% higher than the Tempe average of $38.08.
Pueblo, Colorado
$53/hour
This is 28% higher than the Tempe average of $38.08.
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $50 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 Tempe, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 31% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $50 | $60 |
| Tucson, Arizona | $46 | $50 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $45 | $46 |
| Goodyear, Arizona | $43 | $46 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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