Registered Nurses Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $95,960 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.13
10th percentile $62,890
90th percentile $122,080
Employed locally 9,390
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,890
    25th
    $77,700
    50th (median)
    $95,960
    75th
    $100,560
    90th
    $122,080

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 141% Median Registered Nurses salary is 41% 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
    Yuma, AZ $92,010
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $89,000
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $85,770

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Nurse Practitioners $132,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Tucson, AZ is $46.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.80 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Tucson, AZ is 2.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,890 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,700.