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Registered nurse salary in Tucson, AZ

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Tucson, AZ?

Average base salary

$44.39
same
as national average
Average $44.39
Low $31.75
High $62.06

The average salary for a registered nurse is $44.39 per hour in Tucson, AZ and $14,750 overtime per year.487 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 19, 2026).

Registered Nurse job openings in Tucson, AZ

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Registered Nurse Tier 1 (RN) -...
Tenet Healthcare3.5out of 5 stars.
Tucson, AZ
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse in Tucson, AZ

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
VR Della InfoTech
 
$218,400per year
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FirstLight Home Care
 
$197,600per year
Medmetry Inc
 
$197,154per year
White Glove Placement, Inc.
 
$195,000per year
Aspen Medical
 
$181,140per year
Greenstaff Medical
 
$169,220per year

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Highest paying cities for Registered Nurses near Tucson, AZ

  1. Lake Havasu City, AZ
    $57.05 per hour
  2. Prescott, AZ
    $55.56 per hour
  3. Tucson, AZ
    $53.71 per hour
  4. San Luis, AZ
    $49.54 per hour
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $44.19 per hour

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Skills for Registered Nurse

  • Nursing
  • Medication administration
  • Patient care
  • Discharge planning
  • Care plans

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Registered Nurse

The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $44.39 per hour in Tucson, AZ. This figure is based on 988 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 19, 2026.

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Registered Nurse salaries in Tucson, AZ typically range between a low of $43.89 and a high of $65.72 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Registered Nurse in Tucson, AZ include Lake Havasu City, AZ at $57.05 per hour, Prescott, AZ at $55.56 per hour, and San Luis, AZ at $49.54 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Registered Nurse in Tucson, AZ include VR Della InfoTech ($218,400 per year) and FirstLight Home Care ($197,600 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Registered Nurse salary in Tucson, AZ compares to related positions:

  • Registered Nurse II: Average $48.34 per hour
  • Registered Nurse III: Average $50.45 per hour

How much do similar professions as Registered Nurse get paid in Tucson, AZ?

Registered Nurse II

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Average $48.34 per hour