salary$94,320 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Yuma, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$116,750per year
Jobs in the area1,640people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Yuma?
OK. Rent of $1,632 a month takes 20.8% 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 Yuma, AZ?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Yuma, AZ area is $94,320 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $66,620 and $116,750.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Yuma?
Typical rent of $1,632 a month takes 20.8% 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 Yuma, AZ metro area.