Nursing Assistants pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for nursing assistants is $21.53 an hour ($44,780 a year). About 20,320 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($42,260). Arizona ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.84 | $37,100 |
| 25% of workers | $18.43 | $38,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.53 | $44,780 |
| 75% of workers | $22.42 | $46,630 |
| 90% of workers | $27.80 | $57,820 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $45,290 | 13,550 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $45,180 | 690 |
| Flagstaff | $44,580 | 500 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $43,140 | 490 |
| Tucson | $42,560 | 3,500 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $39,260 | 220 |
| Yuma | $37,860 | 500 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arizona
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $99,500 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,940 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $134,420 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $77,070 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $39,500 |
| Paramedics | $58,600 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,260 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $36,420 |
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