What RNs earn in Phoenix
Registered nurses in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro earn a median of $100,830 a year, 3% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $82,320 and $108,840, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Phoenix ranks #19 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $82,320 – $108,840 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,270 | $129,600 – $160,990 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $237,200 | $228,390 – $313,980 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Phoenix nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,839 a month in Phoenix, which is roughly 22% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 53,700 RNs work in this metro, the #10 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 357 healthcare employers in Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler, including 177 behavioral health facilities, 68 outpatient surgery centers, 40 long-term care facilities and 35 dialysis centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Phoenix
Every hospital below has its own page with pay context, nearby openings and a direct line to its careers site.
Nursing jobs in Phoenix
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Phoenix healthcare news
- Phoenix Children’s Named a “Best Children's Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report for 16th Year in a RowPhoenix Children's Hospital · Sep 15
- Healthcare Heroes 2026: Nursing winner Keri PadillaThe Business Journals · Sep 17
- Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital Honors Melbourne FirefightersCity of Melbourne, Florida · Oct 7
- Phoenix police officer taken to hospital after traffic collision12News · Oct 9
- Phoenix Children's Named a "Best Children's Hospital" by U.S. News & World Report for 16th Year in a RowYahoo Finance · Sep 15
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How much do registered nurses make in Phoenix?
The median RN salary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro is $100,830 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $82,320 and $108,840.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Phoenix?
Nurse practitioners in the Phoenix metro earn a median of $136,270 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Phoenix?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,839 a month in Phoenix, roughly 22% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Phoenix?
Hospitals in the Phoenix area include Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix VA Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Phoenix?
Browse current Arizona openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Phoenix can find you, and compare pay using the Arizona salary guide.