Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$46.07/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Tucson, AZ is $46.07 per hour. This is 10% lower than the Arizona average of $50.52.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Tucson, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$46.07/hour

Tucson, AZ

6% lower than the US average.

$50.52/hour

Arizona

3% higher than the US average.

$48.91/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities

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Phoenix, Arizona

$51/hour

This is 9% higher than the Tucson average of $46.07.

Glendale, Arizona

$38/hour

This is 21% lower than the Tucson average of $46.07.

Dallas, Texas

$46/hour

This is 1% lower than the Tucson average of $46.07.

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

Phoenix, Arizona pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Goodyear, Arizona ($42). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 10% more.

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

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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