salary$100,830 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$70,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$130,930per year
Jobs in the area53,700people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Tempe?
OK. Rent of $1,953 a month takes 23.2% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Tempe, AZ?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $100,830 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $70,730 and $130,930.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Tempe?
Typical rent of $1,953 a month takes 23.2% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.