Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$44.02/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Arizona is $44.02 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $45.34.
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$44.02/hour
Arizona
3% lower than the US average.
$45.34/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Glendale, Arizona ($46) and Goodyear, Arizona ($42). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Arizona average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $44 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $51 | $60 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $46 | $46 |
| Goodyear, Arizona | $42 | $46 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?
California pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by New Mexico ($61) and Colorado ($53). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Arizona average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $44 per hour — California pays 50% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $66 | $81 |
| New Mexico | $61 | $72 |
| Colorado | $53 | $59 |
| Kansas | $51 | $59 |
| Texas | $47 | $56 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Arizona?
CoreMedical Group Perm pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($39) and Tenet-AZ Region ($39). Medical Solutions Direct Hire has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Arizona average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $44 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $40 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $39 | $42 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $39 | $39 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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