salary$136,270 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,980per year
Jobs in the area5,450people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Tempe?
Cheap. Rent of $1,953 a month takes 17.2% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Tempe, AZ?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $136,270 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $105,510 and $173,980.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Tempe?
Typical rent of $1,953 a month takes 17.2% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.