Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ

Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$45.78/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Phoenix, AZ is $45.78 per hour. This is 9% higher than the Arizona average of $41.50.

Last updated on December 22, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Phoenix, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$45.78/hour

Phoenix, AZ

14% higher than the US average.

$41.50/hour

Arizona

5% higher than the US average.

$39.46/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities

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Scottsdale, Arizona

$38/hour

This is 20% lower than the Phoenix average of $45.78.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is 27% lower than the Phoenix average of $45.78.

Odessa, Texas

$32/hour

This is 43% lower than the Phoenix average of $45.78.

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona$46$54

Last updated on December 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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