Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$46.48/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Tucson, AZ is $46.48 per hour. This is 20% 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 Tucson, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$46.48/hour
Tucson, AZ
9% 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 Tucson Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is 29% lower than the Tucson average of $46.48.
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is 29% lower than the Tucson average of $46.48.
Odessa, Texas
$32/hour
This is 45% lower than the Tucson average of $46.48.
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 Tucson, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max 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 Tucson?
Select Medical pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($46). For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Select Medical pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $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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