Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$55.92/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Arizona is $55.92 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $50.86.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$55.92/hour
Arizona
9% higher than the US average.
$50.86/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Long Term Care 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 Arizona average for Long Term Care Nurses is $56 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 11% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $50 | $60 |
| Tucson, Arizona | $46 | $50 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $45 | $46 |
| Goodyear, Arizona | $43 | $46 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Colorado ($55) and Texas ($55). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Arizona average for Long Term Care Nurses is $56 per hour — New Mexico pays 13% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $63 | $72 |
| Colorado | $55 | $59 |
| Texas | $55 | $72 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Idaho | $48 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Arizona?
Select Medical pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($47) and Tenet-AZ Region ($34). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Arizona average for Long Term Care Nurses is $56 per hour — Select Medical pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $55 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $34 | $34 |
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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