Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ

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

Scottsdale is currently the highest paying city in Arizona for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $51/hr. This is 19% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Arizona. Other top paying cities include Tucson, paying up to $55/hr, Phoenix, paying up to $48/hr, and Payson, paying up to $49/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$41.03/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Tucson, AZ is $41.03 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Arizona average of $42.56.

Last updated on April 28, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$41.03/hour

Tucson, AZ

12% lower than the US average.

$42.56/hour

Arizona

8% lower than the US average.

$45.84/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities

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El Paso, Texas

$39/hour

This is 22% lower than the Tucson average of $47.08.

Pueblo, Colorado

$36/hour

This is 32% lower than the Tucson average of $47.08.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$36/hour

This is 31% lower than the Tucson average of $47.08.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Scottsdale, Arizona	$51	$51
Phoenix, Arizona	$45	$48

Last updated on April 28, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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