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How Much Does an RN Make in Arizona nonmetropolitan area, AZ in 2026?

Typical pay for RNs in Arizona nonmetropolitan area, from federal wage data (May 2024), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Arizona.

$95,780
Typical pay a year
$46.05
Typical pay an hour
-4%
vs Arizona · -2% vs US
1,680
RNs employed in the area
Where RN pay falls in Arizona nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$66,970
Starting out
$79,950
First years
$95,780
Typical
$104,710
Experienced
$120,500
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · Arizona nonmetropolitan area

A typical RN in Arizona nonmetropolitan area, Arizona earns $46.05 per hour, or $95,780 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $7,982 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $66,970, and the top 10% of earners make over $120,500.

That pay is 4% below the Arizona figure of $99,500 and 2% below the national figure of $97,550. About 1,680 RNs work in Arizona nonmetropolitan area.

RN pay in Arizona nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $46.05 an hour, or $95,780 a year.
  • That is 4% below the Arizona figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $66,970; the top 10% make over $120,500.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does an RN make in Arizona nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in Arizona nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $32.20 an hour to more than $57.93 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Arizona and national figures.

RN pay by career stage in Arizona nonmetropolitan area

RN pay by career stage in Arizona nonmetropolitan area
Career stageArizona nonmetropolitan areaArizonaUnited States
Starting out$66,970$32.20 an hour$70,540$33.91 an hour$68,940$33.14 an hour
First years$79,950$38.44 an hour$81,810$39.33 an hour$80,330$38.62 an hour
Typical RN$95,780$46.05 an hour$99,500$47.84 an hour$97,550$46.90 an hour
Experienced$104,710$50.34 an hour$108,580$52.20 an hour$112,350$54.02 an hour
Top 10%$120,500$57.93 an hour$130,930$62.95 an hour$137,470$66.09 an hour

BLS OES May 2024 (the latest vintage BLS published for this area; state and national columns are May 2025) · city figures cover Arizona nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How Arizona nonmetropolitan area compares with other Arizona cities

Prescott pays RNs the most in Arizona at $104,980 a year, $9,200 more than Arizona nonmetropolitan area. The lowest-paying area in the state is Douglas at $85,380.

Typical RN pay by metro area in Arizona
#CityTypical payHourlyVs Arizona nonmetropolitan areaRNs employed
1Prescott
metro incl. Prescott Valley
$104,980$50.47+10%1,510
2Chandler
metro incl. Phoenix · Mesa
$100,830$48.48+5%53,700
3Flagstaff$100,780$48.45+5%1,570
4Yuma$94,320$45.35-2%1,640
5Tucson$94,110$45.25-2%10,120
6Kingman
metro incl. Lake Havasu City
$93,990$45.19-2%1,290
7Sierra Vista
metro incl. Douglas
$85,380$41.05-11%560

Every metro area in Arizona with RN wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Arizona typical pay $99,500

Is Arizona nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as an RN?

-2%
vs national pay · -4% vs Arizona
1,680
RNs employed in Arizona nonmetropolitan area

RN pay in Arizona nonmetropolitan area sits close to the national figure: $95,780 a year, 2% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an RN make in Arizona nonmetropolitan area, AZ?
A typical RN in Arizona nonmetropolitan area earns $95,780 a year, or $46.05 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $66,970 and the top 10% earn over $120,500.
How much does an RN make an hour in Arizona nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for RNs in Arizona nonmetropolitan area is $46.05. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $32.20, and the top 10% earn over $57.93 an hour.
What is the starting pay for an RN in Arizona nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level RN positions in Arizona nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $32.20 an hour, or $66,970 a year.
Is RN pay in Arizona nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of Arizona?
Arizona nonmetropolitan area pay is 4% below the Arizona figure of $99,500 a year. Prescott pays the most in Arizona at $104,980.

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