What RNs earn in Tucson
Registered nurses in the Tucson, AZ metro earn a median of $94,110 a year, 4% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $78,290 and $104,720, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Tucson ranks #31 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $94,110 | $78,290 – $104,720 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,340 | $113,430 – $150,330 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Tucson nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,402 a month in Tucson, which is roughly 18% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 10,120 RNs work in this metro, the #57 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 164 healthcare employers in Tucson, including 88 behavioral health facilities, 28 outpatient surgery centers, 22 long-term care facilities and 16 dialysis centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Tucson
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How much do registered nurses make in Tucson?
The median RN salary in the Tucson, AZ metro is $94,110 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $78,290 and $104,720.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Tucson?
Nurse practitioners in the Tucson metro earn a median of $129,340 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Tucson?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,402 a month in Tucson, roughly 18% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Tucson?
Hospitals in the Tucson area include VA S. Arizona Healthcare System, Banner-University Medical Center South Campus, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus, St Joseph's Hospital, Northwest Medical Center. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Tucson?
Browse current Arizona openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Tucson can find you, and compare pay using the Arizona salary guide.