Nurse Practitioners Salary in Tucson, AZ
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ
Median annual salary
$132,230
+2.3% vs national
Median hourly
$63.57
10th percentile
$99,910
90th percentile
$176,310
Employed locally
680
National median
$129,210
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Nurse Practitioners
inTucson, AZ
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Tucson economic context
Unemployment rate
3.60%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$67,929
2023 • Census ACS
Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income
195%
Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 95% above the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Tucson?
The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Tucson, AZ is $63.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.30 or more per hour.
Is Tucson above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?
The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Tucson, AZ is 2.3% 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 Tucson?
Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $99,910 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,320.