Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Arizona | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $99,500 | $98,331 | +1% |
| Median hourly wage | $47.84 | $47.27 | +1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $98,808.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $86,070 | $65,000 | $105,000 | 103 |
| Mesa | $84,349 | $63,700 | $102,900 | 99 |
| Tucson | $77,463 | $58,500 | $94,500 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Arizona is $99,500, or about $47.84 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Arizona is +1% above the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Arizona typically earn from $65,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 73,150 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $99,500, Arizona offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.