Registered Nurses Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $95,780 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.05
10th percentile $66,970
90th percentile $120,500
Employed locally 1,680
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,970
    25th
    $79,950
    50th (median)
    $95,780
    75th
    $104,710
    90th
    $120,500

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Physicians, All Other $287,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Arizona is $46.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.09 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Arizona is 2.3% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Arizona?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $66,970 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,950.