Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ

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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 7% lower than the Arizona average of $44.02.

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

18% lower than the US average.

$44.02/hour

Arizona

10% lower than the US average.

$48.32/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities

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El Paso, Texas

$44/hour

This is 4% lower than the Tucson average of $46.14.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is 28% lower than the Tucson average of $46.14.

Grand Junction, Colorado

$35/hour

This is 30% lower than the Tucson average of $46.14.

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 ($46) and Goodyear, Arizona ($42). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $41 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 24% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona	$51	$60
Glendale, Arizona	$46	$46
Goodyear, Arizona	$42	$46

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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