How much does a registered nurse make in Arizona?
$99,500a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Arizona. That is $47.84 an hour or $8,292 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.84
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 73,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,540Median: $99,500Highest 10%: $130,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,540 | $33.91 | |
| 25th | $81,810 | $39.33 | |
| Median | $99,500 | $47.84 | |
| 75th | $108,600 | $52.20 | |
| 90th | $130,900 | $62.95 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $105,000 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $100,800 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $100,800 |
| Yuma, AZ | $94,320 |
| Tucson, AZ | $94,110 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $93,990 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $85,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 15. Maryland | $99,790 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $99,700 |
| 17. Delaware | $99,520 |
| 18. Arizona | $99,500 |
| 19. Vermont | $97,460 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $96,430 |
| 21. Illinois | $95,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $47.84 ($99,500 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $99,500 against $97,550 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Arizona rank for registered nurse pay?
Arizona ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays registered nurses the most?
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, with a median of $105,000 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.