Salary Report for Arizona Nurse Practitioners
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Compare Arizona to U.S.
Arizona Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $119,910 which is 1% more than the national average salary of $118,040.
| Type | Arizona | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $57.65 | $56.75 | 1.59% |
| Average Annual Salary | $119,910 | $118,040 | 1.58% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Arizona, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $100,730 and $130,680 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $162,820, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nurse Practitioners.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $95,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 511 | Under $95,850 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 766 | $95,850 – $100,730 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 1,278 | $100,730 – $121,070 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 1,278 | $121,070 – $130,680 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 766 | $121,070 – $162,820 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 511 | Above $162,820 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Arizona nurses earn about $121,036 per year which is less than the average U.S. nurse of $118,040.
Cost-of-living in Arizona is 1% less than the national average, which means Arizona residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $119,910, Arizona Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($142,250).
However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($34,610), LPNs ($57,800), Nursing Instructors ($74,240), Registered Nurses ($81,600), and Nurse Midwives ($97,490).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $142,250 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $119,910 |
| Nurse Midwives | $97,490 |
| Registered Nurses | $81,600 |
| Nursing Instructors | $74,240 |
| LPNs | $57,800 |
| Nursing Assistants | $34,610 |
Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Arizona the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (81,460), Nursing Assistants (23,220) and LPNs (10,380).
The three professions in Arizona needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (100.8%), Nurse Midwives (40%) and Registered Nurses (39.3%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 58,480 | 81,460 | 39.3% | 5,930 |
| Nursing Assistants | 16,680 | 23,220 | 39.2% | 3,060 |
| LPNs | 7,480 | 10,380 | 38.8% | 960 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 5,070 | 10,180 | 100.8% | 910 |
| Nursing Instructors | 1,600 | 2,110 | 31.9% | 220 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 120 | 160 | 33.3% | 10 |
| Nurse Midwives | 100 | 140 | 40% | 10 |
Salaries Ranked by Arizona Cities
The average salary for Nurse Practitioners in Arizona is $119,910. The top cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the most are Prescott ($131,550), Yuma ($127,220) and Lake Havasu City-Kingman ($121,810).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the highest average annual salary are Prescott ($164,253), Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area ($143,913) and Yuma ($143,395).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Nurse Practitioners in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Nurse Practitioners salary will have in that area.
| Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott | $131,550 | $164,253 | $32,703 |
| Yuma | $127,220 | $143,395 | $16,175 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $121,810 | $138,452 | $16,642 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale | $120,980 | $117,960 | $-3,020 |
| Flagstaff | $117,490 | $118,414 | $924 |
| Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area | $115,260 | $143,913 | $28,653 |
| Tucson | $114,720 | $122,277 | $7,557 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $108,030 | $121,669 | $13,639 |
Salary FAQ for Arizona Nurse Practitioners
City and Rural Summaries
Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $115,260
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $143,913
Hourly Wage: $55.42
Currently Employed: 130
Cost-of-Living Index: 80.09
Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Flagstaff
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $117,490
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $118,414
Hourly Wage: $56
Currently Employed: 140
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.22
Flagstaff Salary Report
Lake Havasu City-Kingman
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $121,810
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $138,452
Hourly Wage: $58.56
Currently Employed: 90
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.98
Lake Havasu City-Kingman Salary Report
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $120,980
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $117,960
Hourly Wage: $58
Currently Employed: 3,550
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.56
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Salary Report
Prescott
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $131,550
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $164,253
Hourly Wage: $63.25
Currently Employed: 110
Cost-of-Living Index: 80.09
Prescott Salary Report
Sierra Vista-Douglas
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $108,030
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $121,669
Hourly Wage: $52
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 88.79
Sierra Vista-Douglas Salary Report
Tucson
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $114,720
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $122,277
Hourly Wage: $55.16
Currently Employed: 870
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.82
Tucson Salary Report
Yuma
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $127,220
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $143,395
Hourly Wage: $61
Currently Employed: 130
Cost-of-Living Index: 88.72
Yuma Salary Report
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