Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Tempe, AZ

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$38.08/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Tempe, AZ is $38.08 per hour. This is 26% lower than the Arizona average of $48.10.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$38.08/hour

Tempe, AZ

19% lower than the US average.

$48.10/hour

Arizona

6% higher than the US average.

$45.21/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Tempe Compare to Other Cities

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

$42/hour

This is 10% higher than the Tempe average of $38.08.

El Paso, Texas

$36/hour

This is 6% lower than the Tempe average of $38.08.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$58/hour

This is 34% higher than the Tempe average of $38.08.

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

Phoenix, Arizona pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Tucson, Arizona ($47) and Glendale, Arizona ($45). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Tempe, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 31% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona	$50	$53
Tucson, Arizona	$47	$52
Glendale, Arizona	$45	$46
Goodyear, Arizona	$44	$46

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Tempe, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$38

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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