Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ

Q: What cities in Arizona pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

Tucson is currently the highest paying city in Arizona for Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 4% higher than the average pay for Intensive Care Unit Nurse roles in Arizona. Other top paying cities include Phoenix, paying up to $48/hr, Payson, paying up to $49/hr, and Whiteriver, paying up to $49/hr.

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Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$44.67/hour

The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Phoenix, AZ is $44.67 per hour. This is 8% higher than the Arizona average of $40.91.

Last updated on January 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Phoenix, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$44.67/hour

Phoenix, AZ

14% higher than the US average.

$40.91/hour

Arizona

6% higher than the US average.

$38.62/hour

United States

How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities

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El Paso, Texas

$35/hour

This is 27% lower than the Phoenix average of $44.67.

Salt Lake City, Utah

$34/hour

This is 33% lower than the Phoenix average of $44.67.

Pueblo, Colorado

$36/hour

This is 25% lower than the Phoenix average of $44.67.

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona	$45	$48

Last updated on January 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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