Registered Nurses Salary in Phoenix, AZ
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Median annual salary
$98,160
+4.9% vs national
Median hourly
$47.19
10th percentile
$71,200
90th percentile
$124,130
Employed locally
46,330
National median
$93,600
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Phoenix economic context
Unemployment rate
3.20%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$84,703
2023 • Census ACS
Registered Nurses salary vs area income
116%
Median Registered Nurses salary is 16% above the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Phoenix, AZ is $47.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.95 or more per hour.
Is Phoenix above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?
The median Registered Nurses salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.9% 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 Phoenix?
Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $71,200 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,270.