Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ

Q: What cities in Arizona pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Tucson is currently the highest paying city in Arizona for Nursing Home Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 27% higher than the average pay for Nursing Home Nurse roles in Arizona. Other top paying cities include Phoenix, paying up to $54/hr, Payson, paying up to $49/hr, and Whiteriver, paying up to $49/hr.

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Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$32.53/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Tucson, AZ is $32.53 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Arizona average of $34.56.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Tucson, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$32.53/hour

Tucson, AZ

22% lower than the US average.

$34.56/hour

Arizona

15% lower than the US average.

$39.71/hour

United States

How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities

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Eloy, Arizona

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Scottsdale, Arizona

$38/hour

This is 17% lower than the Tucson average of $44.52.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is 23% lower than the Tucson average of $44.52.

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tucson, Arizona	$45	$55
Phoenix, Arizona	$44	$54

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Tucson?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Vivian Staff Jobs	$48	$48

Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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