Registered Nurses Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $89,000 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $42.79
10th percentile $69,930
90th percentile $111,570
Employed locally 1,040
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,930
    25th
    $78,260
    50th (median)
    $89,000
    75th
    $105,720
    90th
    $111,570

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 160% Median Registered Nurses salary is 60% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $100,980
    Flagstaff, AZ $100,780
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $98,160
    Tucson, AZ $95,960
    Yuma, AZ $92,010
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $85,770

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Dental Hygienists $95,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,410
    Nurse Practitioners $133,890
    Pharmacists $152,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,910
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $42.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.26 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 4.9% below 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $69,930 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,260.