Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$46.48/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Tucson, AZ is $46.48 per hour. This is 3% lower than the Arizona average of $47.74.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Tucson, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$46.48/hour
Tucson, AZ
9% lower than the US average.
$47.74/hour
Arizona
6% lower than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities
El Paso, Texas
$44/hour
This is 7% lower than the Tucson average of $46.48.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is 29% lower than the Tucson average of $46.48.
Lubbock, Texas
$34/hour
This is 38% lower than the Tucson average of $46.48.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Tucson?
Select Medical pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($46) and Tenet-AZ Region ($41). Tenet-AZ Region has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Select Medical pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $46 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $41 | $51 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on October 4, 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
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Tucson, AZ
- 5x8 hrs
$100K-130K/year
approximately $48-63/hrCharge Nurse (RN) - Cardiology
- Carondelet Saint Mary's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
$41-61/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Cardiology
- Carondelet Saint Mary's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
$41-61/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson
- Tucson, AZ
$41-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Banner Rehabilitation Hospital - Tucson
- Tucson, AZ
$41-55/hour
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