salary$129,340 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Tucson, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,270per year
Jobs in the area820people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Tucson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,358 a month takes 12.6% 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 Tucson, AZ?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Tucson, AZ area is $129,340 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $104,060 and $173,270.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Tucson?
Typical rent of $1,358 a month takes 12.6% 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 Tucson, AZ metro area.