How much does a nursing assistant make in Arizona?
$44,780a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Arizona. That is $21.53 an hour or $3,732 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.53
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,100Median: $44,780Highest 10%: $57,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $38,320 | $18.42 | |
| Median | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| 75th | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 90th | $57,820 | $27.80 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $45,290 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $45,180 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $44,580 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $43,140 |
| Tucson, AZ | $42,560 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $39,260 |
| Yuma, AZ | $37,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 18. Hawaii | $45,350 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $45,130 |
| 20. Connecticut | $44,790 |
| 21. Arizona | $44,780 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $44,590 |
| 23. Maryland | $43,240 |
| 24. Virginia | $43,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $21.53 ($44,780 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $44,780 against $42,260 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Arizona rank for nursing assistant pay?
Arizona ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays nursing assistants the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $45,290 a year.
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.