RN Salary in Arizona: $99,500 Median (May 2025)
Registered nurses in Arizona earn a median of $99,500 per year — $47.84 an hour — $1,950 above the national median of $97,550, ranking #18 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Arizona RNs earn between $70,540 and $130,930. 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 RN pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Arizona RNs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New grads typically start near the left edge.
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| May 2025 BLS | Arizona | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $99,500 | $95,970 |
| Median hourly wage | $47.84/hr | $46.14/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $70,540 | $67,120 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $108,580 | $105,100 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $130,930 | $127,950 |
| RNs employed | 73,150 | 271,380 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses make in Arizona?
RNs in Arizona earn a median of $99,500 per year — $47.84 per hour — $1,950 above the national median of $97,550 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Arizona #18 of 51 states and D.C. by median RN pay.
What is a starting RN salary in Arizona?
New nurses generally start near the lower percentiles: in Arizona, the 10th percentile is $70,540 and the 25th percentile is $81,810. Most RNs move toward the $99,500 median within their first several years.
What do the highest-paid RNs in Arizona earn?
The top 10% of RNs in Arizona earn above $130,930 per year — typically nurses with specialty certifications, leadership roles, or high-differential schedules.
How many RNs work in Arizona?
73,150 registered nurses are employed in Arizona per the BLS May 2025 estimates.