How Much Does an NP Make in Chandler, AZ in 2026?
Typical pay for NPs in Chandler, from federal wage data (May 2025), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Arizona.
BLS OES May 2025 · Phoenix · Mesa · Chandler metro area
A typical NP in Chandler, Arizona earns $65.51 per hour, or $136,270 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $11,356 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $105,510, and the top 10% of earners make over $173,980.
That pay is 1% above the Arizona figure of $134,420 and 3% above the national figure of $132,300. Chandler ranks 2nd of 7 metro areas in Arizona for NP pay. About 5,450 NPs work in the Phoenix · Mesa · Chandler area. Chandler is part of the Phoenix · Mesa · Chandler metro area, and BLS reports pay for the metro as a whole, so Phoenix and Mesa share these figures.
NP pay in Chandler at a glance
- Typical pay is $65.51 an hour, or $136,270 a year.
- That is 1% above the Arizona figure, ranking 2nd of 7 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $105,510; the top 10% make over $173,980.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an NP make in Chandler?
Pay in Chandler runs from entry-level positions at around $50.73 an hour to more than $83.64 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Arizona and national figures.
NP pay by career stage in Chandler
| Career stage | Chandler | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $105,510$50.73 an hour | $104,400$50.19 an hour | $101,340$48.72 an hour |
| First years | $129,600$62.31 an hour | $126,880$61.00 an hour | $117,990$56.73 an hour |
| Typical NP | $136,270$65.51 an hour | $134,420$64.63 an hour | $132,300$63.61 an hour |
| Experienced | $160,990$77.40 an hour | $159,780$76.82 an hour | $156,700$75.34 an hour |
| Top 10% | $173,980$83.64 an hour | $173,270$83.30 an hour | $174,420$83.86 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · city figures cover the Phoenix · Mesa · Chandler area as BLS defines it
How Chandler compares with other Arizona cities
Douglas pays NPs the most in Arizona at $138,120 a year, $1,850 more than Chandler. The lowest-paying area in the state is Flagstaff at $128,870.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Chandler | NPs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas metro incl. Sierra Vista | $138,120 | $66.41 | +1% | 80 |
| 2 | Chandler | $136,270 | $65.51 | this city | 5,450 |
| 3 | Prescott Valley metro incl. Prescott | $135,160 | $64.98 | -1% | 220 |
| 4 | Kingman metro incl. Lake Havasu City | $131,450 | $63.20 | -4% | 130 |
| 5 | Yuma | $129,770 | $62.39 | -5% | 110 |
| 6 | Tucson | $129,340 | $62.18 | -5% | 820 |
| 7 | Flagstaff | $128,870 | $61.96 | -5% | 130 |
Every metro area in Arizona with NP wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Arizona typical pay $134,420
Is Chandler a good place to work as an NP?
NP pay in Chandler sits close to the national figure: $136,270 a year, 3% above the national rate. For every 1,000 jobs in the Phoenix · Mesa · Chandler area, about 2.3 are NP positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 2.1. NP jobs make up about the same share of the job market as they do across the country.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an NP make in Chandler, AZ?
- A typical NP in Chandler earns $136,270 a year, or $65.51 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $105,510 and the top 10% earn over $173,980.
- How much does an NP make an hour in Chandler?
- Typical hourly pay for NPs in Chandler is $65.51. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $50.73, and the top 10% earn over $83.64 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for an NP in Chandler?
- Entry-level NP positions in Chandler typically offer around $50.73 an hour, or $105,510 a year.
- Is NP pay in Chandler higher than in the rest of Arizona?
- Chandler pay is 1% above the Arizona figure of $134,420 a year, ranking 2nd of 7 metro areas in the state. Douglas pays the most in Arizona at $138,120.