Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$56.76/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Arizona is $56.76 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $51.58.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$56.76/hour
Arizona
9% higher than the US average.
$51.58/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $50 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 Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $57 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 12% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $50 | $60 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $45 | $46 |
| Goodyear, Arizona | $43 | $46 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?
California pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Kansas ($55) and Texas ($55). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $97. For comparison, the Arizona average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $57 per hour — California pays 29% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $73 | $97 |
| Kansas | $55 | $59 |
| Texas | $55 | $72 |
| Idaho | $48 | $50 |
| Colorado | $46 | $46 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Arizona?
Select Medical pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($47) and Tenet-AZ Region ($34). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Arizona average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $57 per hour — Select Medical pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $55 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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