Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$45.91/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Tucson, AZ is $45.91 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Arizona average of $44.38.
Last updated on April 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Tucson, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$45.91/hour
Tucson, AZ
1% lower than the US average.
$44.38/hour
Arizona
4% lower than the US average.
$46.23/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities
Phoenix, Arizona
$45/hour
This is 3% lower than the Tucson average of $45.91.
El Paso, Texas
$39/hour
This is 19% lower than the Tucson average of $45.91.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$48/hour
This is 4% higher than the Tucson average of $45.91.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Tucson?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $48 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $42 | $51 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on April 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Core Medical-Perm
- Tucson, AZ
- 5x8 hrs
$100K-130K/year
approximately $48-63/hrRegistered Nurse - Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Tucson
- Cortaro, AZ
$41-55/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
- Tenet-AZ Region
- Tucson, AZ
- 3x12 hrs
$41-61/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
- Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
- 3x12 hrs
$40-50/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
- Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
- 3x12 hrs
$40-50/hour
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