Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Glendale, AZ

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$45.28/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Glendale, AZ is $45.28 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Arizona average of $43.86.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Glendale, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$45.28/hour

Glendale, AZ

12% lower than the US average.

$43.86/hour

Arizona

16% lower than the US average.

$50.79/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Glendale Compare to Other Cities

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Colorado Springs, Colorado

$58/hour

This is 22% higher than the Glendale average of $45.28.

Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 21% higher than the Glendale average of $45.28.

Aurora, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 19% higher than the Glendale average of $45.28.

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 ($45) and Goodyear, Arizona ($43). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Glendale, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 12% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona	$51	$60
Glendale, Arizona	$45	$46
Goodyear, Arizona	$43	$46

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Glendale?

Only Tenet-AZ Region reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. For comparison, the Glendale, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Tenet-AZ Region pays 14% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet-AZ Region	$39	$39

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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