Nurse Practitioner Salary in Arizona: $134,420 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Arizona earn a median of $134,420 per year — $64.63 an hour — $2,120 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #17 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Arizona NPs earn between $104,400 and $173,270. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Arizona NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Arizona NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Arizona
The median NP in Arizona out-earns the median RN by $34,920 per year (35%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Arizona With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Arizona side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Arizona | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $134,420 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $64.63/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $104,400 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $159,780 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $173,270 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 7,220 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Arizona’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Arizona?
NPs in Arizona earn a median of $134,420 per year — $64.63 per hour — $2,120 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Arizona #17 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Arizona?
The median NP in Arizona earns $134,420 versus $99,500 for the median RN — a difference of $34,920 per year (35%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Arizona?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Arizona, the 10th percentile is $104,400 and the 25th percentile is $126,880. Most NPs move toward the $134,420 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Arizona?
7,220 nurse practitioners are employed in Arizona per the BLS May 2025 estimates.