Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Arizona

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Average Nurse Manager Salary

$47.84/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Arizona is $47.84 per hour. This is 8% lower than the US average of $51.62.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Manager salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages

$47.84/hour

Arizona

8% lower than the US average.

$51.62/hour

United States

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Phoenix, Arizona pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Glendale, Arizona ($45) and Goodyear, Arizona ($43). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Arizona average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 6% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona	$51	$60
Glendale, Arizona	$45	$46
Goodyear, Arizona	$43	$46

How does the pay for Nurse Managers in Arizona compare to nearby states?

New Mexico pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Colorado ($64) and Texas ($53). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Arizona average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — New Mexico pays 36% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
New Mexico	$65	$72
Colorado	$64	$81
Texas	$53	$60

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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