Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Arizona

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Arizona?

The highest paying employer in Arizona for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs is Perm Staff Jobs, paying up to $42/hr. This is 0% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Arizona.

Q: What cities in Arizona pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Phoenix is currently the highest paying city in Arizona for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $48/hr. This is 8% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Arizona. Other top paying cities include Show Low, paying up to $47/hr, Tucson, paying up to $44/hr, and Payson, paying up to $49/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$41.63/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Arizona is $41.63 per hour. This is 7% lower than the US average of $44.52.

Last updated on May 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages

$41.63/hour

Arizona

7% lower than the US average.

$44.52/hour

United States

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona	$45	$48
Tucson, Arizona	$42	$44

How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
California	$77	$95
Nevada	$53	$65
New Mexico	$50	$51
Oklahoma	$46	$46
Texas	$38	$39
Colorado	$37	$40
Kansas	$31	$36

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Arizona?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$42	$42
CoreMedical Group Perm	$40	$40
Medical Solutions Direct Hire	$39	$42
Tenet-AZ Region	$39	$40

Last updated on May 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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