Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$49.94/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Phoenix, AZ is $49.94 per hour. This is 16% lower than the Arizona average of $57.74.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Phoenix, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$49.94/hour
Phoenix, AZ
1% lower than the US average.
$57.74/hour
Arizona
12% higher than the US average.
$50.60/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities
Tucson, Arizona
$46/hour
This is 7% lower than the Phoenix average of $49.94.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is 38% lower than the Phoenix average of $49.94.
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is 38% lower than the Phoenix average of $49.94.
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $50 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 Phoenix, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour, roughly in line with Phoenix, Arizona.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $50 | $60 |
| Tucson, Arizona | $46 | $50 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $45 | $46 |
| Goodyear, Arizona | $43 | $46 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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