Registered Nurse Salary in Arizona

Compare live registered nurse pay signals and active healthcare openings in Arizona.

Generated from 26 active jobs and 11 listed-pay samples in this market.

Average salary

$92,098

Hourly average

$44.28/hr

Low

$88,920

High

$123,879

Vs national

-6%

Salary distribution

Mean, median, and range in Arizona

11 pay samples
Low $88,920
Median $88,920
Mean $92,098
High $123,879
Low sample$88,920
Median$88,920
Mean$92,098
High sample$123,879

Purchasing power

Salary vs cost of living

Local salary$92,098
National benchmark$98,430
Purchasing power$93,978

Because local costs are lower, this salary can feel closer to this amount in an average-cost city.

Local average$92,098
National benchmark$98,430
Benchmark sourceBLS OEWS May 2025
Estimated local cost level98 cents per national $1
Purchasing power$93,978
Estimated rent share14 cents of each gross-pay dollar

Compare another market

Does Arizona pay stretch further?

Compare Registered Nurse pay with local cost levels included.

Here

$92,098 adjusted

Compared with

$84,571 adjusted

RN Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level

0-2 years

$75,520

$66,311$82,888

Mid Level

3-5 years

$92,098

$82,888$101,308

Experienced

6-10 years

$104,071

$93,940$114,202

Senior

10+ years

$119,727

$106,834$133,542

What Affects RN Pay in Arizona?

Shift Differentials

  • Day ShiftBase pay
  • Evening Shift+$2-4/hr
  • Night Shift+$4-8/hr
  • Weekend+$3-6/hr

Location Factors

  • Rural areas may offer higher pay due to staffing shortages.
  • Hospital systems typically pay more than private clinics.
  • Travel RN positions offer premium rates.
  • Cost-of-living adjustments can improve purchasing power.

RN Benefits & Top Employers in Arizona

Common Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits vary by employer
  • Shift differential opportunities may be available
  • Sign-on and relocation incentives vary by facility
  • Continuing education or certification support may be available

Market summary

Registered Nurse pay in Arizona is estimated from live JibJob openings with listed compensation. Use this guide to compare pay alongside current employer demand before applying.

This generated salary page requires at least 10 active jobs and 3 usable salary samples in the market, so low-inventory role and city combinations are not published.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurse salary in Arizona?
The current JibJob estimate for Registered Nurse roles in Arizona is based on 11 listed-pay job samples across 26 active openings.
Are Registered Nurse jobs hiring in Arizona?
Yes. JibJob is currently tracking 26 active registered nurse openings in Arizona.

Data Sources & Methodology

The data presented on this page is compiled from multiple authoritative sources to provide accurate and up-to-date information about healthcare careers and cost of living.

Last updated: 2026-06-16T04:09:12.301Z

Salary data represents averages and may vary based on experience, employer, and specific position. Cost of living indices are relative to the national average of 100.