salary$94,110 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Tucson, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$128,540per year
Jobs in the area10,120people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Tucson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,358 a month takes 17.3% 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 Tucson, AZ?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Tucson, AZ area is $94,110 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $65,880 and $128,540.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Tucson?
Typical rent of $1,358 a month takes 17.3% of the median registered nurse 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.