Registered Nurses in the state of Arizona earn an average salary of $80,380 per year (or $38.64 per hour) as of May 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 80% of Arizona RNs earn between $57,530 and $104,290.
On average, RNs in Arizona earn about 1% more than the national average salary for nurses, at $80,010 (or 38.47$ per hour).
[ Looking for more information? Get instant salary estimates and personalized matches with high-paying nursing jobs. ]
Among other factors, the cost of living in a given region can impact what nurses tend to earn working in those areas. With a Cost of Living Index of 101.3 in Q3 2020, Arizona nurses face prices for things like food, housing, and transportation that roughly similar to those in other states. When adjusted for cost of living, Arizona’s nursing salaries are very close to the national average.
| State | Avg. RN Salary | Avg. RN Salary (adjusted for COL) | Local Estimates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $80,380 | $79,348 | Get Local Estimate |
| Nationwide | $80,010 | - | Get Local Estimate |
Discover your true salary range
Receive a free salary estimate in minutes. Then get matched with nursing jobs to pay it.
RN salary across Arizona cities
Arizona nursing salaries vary quite a bit from region to region across the state. The area where nurses are paid the highest is in the nonmetropolitan region in the eastern part of the state. Here, the average RN salary is $83,240 but there are only around two thousand practicing RNs. Yuma (average RN salary of $82,160) and Prescott (average RN salary of $82,040) come in as 2nd/3rd places.
| Metro Area | RNs Employed | Avg. RN Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | 2,050 | $83,240 |
| Yuma, AZ | 1,170 | $82,160 |
| Prescott, AZ | 1,440 | $82,040 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 38,30 | $81,390 |
| Tucson, AZ | 9,150 | $76,660 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | 960 | $72,530 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | 1,220 | $70,410 |
RN salary vs similar healthcare professions in Arizona
Overall, “Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations” workers in Arizona earn an average salary of $89,270, according to the BLS. Here’s how a sample of these other types of healthcare professions compare to RN salaries in the state:
| Profession | # Employed in AZ | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 55,520 | $80,380 |
| LPNs / LVNs | 7,440 | $55,820 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 9,250 | $37,500 |
| Dental Hygienists | 3,660 | $83,860 |
| Physical Therapist | 3,140 | $91,930 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 4,790 | $117,480 |
Job outlook for Registered Nurses in Arizona
There are over 50,000 registered nurses in the state of Arizona. Yet, nursing jobs in the state are still projected to increase by 35% from 2018 to 2028 – an increase of thousands of new RNs in the state in the coming years.
