Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ

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

Tucson is currently the highest paying city in Arizona for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 26% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Arizona. Other top paying cities include Phoenix, paying up to $54/hr, Payson, paying up to $49/hr, and Whiteriver, paying up to $49/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$32.98/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Phoenix, AZ is $32.98 per hour. This is 22% lower than the Arizona average of $40.38.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

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

$32.98/hour

Phoenix, AZ

20% lower than the US average.

$40.38/hour

Arizona

2% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities

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El Paso, Texas

$35/hour

This is 25% lower than the Phoenix average of $44.14.

Pueblo, Colorado

$36/hour

This is 24% lower than the Phoenix average of $44.14.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$36/hour

This is 23% lower than the Phoenix average of $44.14.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona	$44	$54

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

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

Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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