Registered Nurses pay in Tucson
In Tucson (AZ), the median pay for registered nurses is $45.25 an hour ($94,110 a year). About 10,120 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). It is 5% lower than the Arizona median ($99,500).
Pay range for registered nurses in Tucson (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.67 | $65,880 |
| 25% of workers | $37.64 | $78,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.25 | $94,110 |
| 75% of workers | $50.35 | $104,720 |
| 90% of workers | $61.80 | $128,540 |
Registered Nurses pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $104,980 | 1,510 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $100,830 | 53,700 |
| Flagstaff | $100,780 | 1,570 |
| Yuma | $94,320 | 1,640 |
| Tucson (this page) | $94,110 | 10,120 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $93,990 | 1,290 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $85,380 | 560 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tucson (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $42,560 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $75,940 |
| Pharmacists | $147,420 |
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