Nurse Practitioners Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $131,400 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $63.17
10th percentile $100,350
90th percentile $186,650
Employed locally 160
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,350
    25th
    $127,790
    50th (median)
    $131,400
    75th
    $160,570
    90th
    $186,650

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,320
    Medical Records Specialists $50,650
    Pharmacists $148,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,670
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Arizona is $63.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.00 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Arizona is 1.7% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Arizona?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $100,350 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,790.