How much does a nurse practitioner make in Phoenix?
$136,300a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $65.51 an hour or $11,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.51
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 5,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,500Median: $136,300Highest 10%: $174,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,500 | $50.73 | |
| 25th | $129,600 | $62.31 | |
| Median | $136,300 | $65.51 | |
| 75th | $161,000 | $77.40 | |
| 90th | $174,000 | $83.64 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $138,100 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $135,200 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $131,500 |
| Yuma, AZ | $129,800 |
| Tucson, AZ | $129,300 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $128,900 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $65.51 ($136,300 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $136,300 against $132,300 nationally, 3% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $134,400, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for nurse practitioner pay?
82 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.