May 2025 BLS wage benchmark
Registered Nurse Salary in Phoenix, AZ 2026
BLS gross wage benchmarks and a separate estimated take-home calculation for registered nurse roles in Phoenix, compared with Arizona and national benchmarks.
BLS May 2025 reports a $101,090 mean annual wage and $48.60 mean hourly wage for registered nurses in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area.
BLS mean annual wage
$101,090
Hourly
$48.60
Weekly
$1,944
Monthly
$8,424
Take-home est.
$6,360/mo
Quick answer
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) reports a mean registered nurse wage of $101,090 per year, or $48.60 per hour, for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. TrueNursePay's simplified take-home estimate is about $6,360 per month.
The metro mean is 1% above the Arizona mean and in line with the national mean in the same BLS release. The employment estimate was 53,700 registered nurses. Actual offers vary by employer, unit, shift differential, experience, benefits, and overtime.
Metro mean hourly
$48.60
Metro mean annual
$101,090
Estimated take-home
$6,360/mo
Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay
Hourly
$48.60
Weekly
$1,944
Monthly
$8,424
Annual
$101,090
Compared with state and national averages
| Benchmark | Annual | Hourly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $101,090 | $48.60 | Local estimate |
| Arizona average | $99,730 | $47.95 | Phoenix is 1% above |
| National baseline | $101,420 | $48.76 | Phoenix is in line with |
BLS wage percentiles
OEWS percentiles describe the wage distribution for this occupation and area. They are not experience tiers or guaranteed offer bands.
| Range | Annual pay | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,730 | $34.00 |
| 25th percentile | $82,320 | $39.58 |
| Median | $100,830 | $48.48 |
| 75th percentile | $108,840 | $52.33 |
| 90th percentile | $130,930 | $62.95 |
Take-home pay estimate
The calculator starts with the local gross salary estimate and subtracts a simplified federal tax estimate plus the listed Arizona state income tax rate.
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Is this pay good?
For Phoenix, the BLS mean registered nurse salary is 1% above the Arizona specialty average and in line with the national baseline. Treat that as a directional signal rather than a final career decision: compare the offer against benefits, shift requirements, commute, patient acuity, overtime availability, and employer retirement match.
What to compare before accepting an offer
Compare the base rate with shift differentials, overtime, benefits, commute, and the exact employer within the Phoenix metro area.
FAQ
How much does a Registered Nurse make in Phoenix, AZ?
BLS May 2025 OEWS reports a mean wage of $101,090 per year, or $48.60 per hour, for registered nurses in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. This is a gross occupation-wide benchmark, not a guaranteed offer.
What is the hourly wage for a Registered Nurse in Phoenix?
The BLS metro mean hourly wage is $48.60 before taxes. Use it as a comparison point, then account for night shift differential, weekend premium, overtime rules, benefits, and commute costs.
What is the annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Phoenix?
The BLS metro mean annual wage is $101,090 before taxes. Actual compensation may be higher or lower depending on employer, experience, shift, certifications, and contract type.
Is Phoenix a good place for Registered Nurse pay?
Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona mean and in line with the national mean in the same BLS release.
What is the estimated take-home pay in Phoenix?
Using a simplified federal tax estimate and Arizona state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $76,323 per year, or $6,360 per month. This is not tax advice.
Where does this salary figure come from?
The gross wage benchmark comes from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, occupation code 29-1141. TrueNursePay separately applies simplified tax assumptions for take-home context. Page last updated August 19, 2026.
What should I compare before accepting a Registered Nurse offer in Phoenix?
Compare the base rate with shift differentials, overtime, benefits, commute, and the exact employer within the Phoenix metro area.
Data source and calculation method
Last updated August 19, 2026. Gross wage and employment benchmarks come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for May 2025, occupation code 29-1141. Weekly and monthly figures are conversions of the mean annual wage. Take-home pay is a separate simplified TrueNursePay estimate and is not BLS data or tax advice.