Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$57.74/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Arizona is $57.74 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $48.20.
Last updated on April 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$57.74/hour
Arizona
17% higher than the US average.
$48.20/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Tucson, Arizona ($46) and Glendale, Arizona ($45). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Arizona average for Nursing Home Nurses is $58 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 13% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $51 | $60 |
| Tucson, Arizona | $46 | $49 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $45 | $46 |
| Goodyear, Arizona | $44 | $46 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Texas ($53) and Colorado ($46). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Arizona average for Nursing Home Nurses is $58 per hour — Kansas pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Texas | $53 | $72 |
| Colorado | $46 | $48 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Arizona?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $38 per hour, followed by Tenet-AZ Region ($34). For comparison, the Arizona average for Nursing Home Nurses is $58 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 34% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $38 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on April 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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