Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ

Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$49.94/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Phoenix, AZ is $49.94 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Arizona average of $55.92.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$49.94/hour

Phoenix, AZ

1% lower than the US average.

$55.92/hour

Arizona

10% higher than the US average.

$50.60/hour

United States

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

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Tucson, Arizona

$46/hour

This is 7% lower than the Phoenix average of $49.94.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is 38% lower than the Phoenix average of $49.94.

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is 38% lower than the Phoenix average of $49.94.

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 Phoenix, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour, roughly in line with Phoenix, Arizona.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona$50$60
Tucson, Arizona$46$50
Glendale, Arizona$45$46
Goodyear, Arizona$43$46
What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Phoenix?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. For comparison, the Phoenix, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$52$52

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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