Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Arizona | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $134,420 | $135,791 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $64.62 | $65.28 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $133,486.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $128,490 | $100,000 | $155,000 | 103 |
| Mesa | $125,920 | $98,000 | $151,900 | 99 |
| Tucson | $115,641 | $90,000 | $139,500 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Arizona is $134,420, or about $64.62 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Arizona is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Arizona typically earn from $100,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 7,220 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $134,420, Arizona offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.