Nursing Assistant salary in Arizona
What nursing assistants earn in Arizona and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,780$21.53 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$38,320 – $46,630Top 10%: $57,820+
Jobs20,3200.67× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Arizona cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $45,290 | $21.77 | 13,550 |
| Tucson, AZ | $42,560 | $20.46 | 3,500 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $43,590 | $20.96 | 740 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $45,180 | $21.72 | 690 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $44,580 | $21.44 | 500 |
| Yuma, AZ | $37,860 | $18.20 | 500 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $43,140 | $20.74 | 490 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $39,260 | $18.88 | 220 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arizona
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
North Dakota · $45,820 Nevada · $45,490 Hawaii · $45,350 Wisconsin · $45,130 Connecticut · $44,790 Pennsylvania · $44,590
Other healthcare salaries in Arizona
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,420 Registered Nurses · $99,500 Medical Assistants · $45,940 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,640 Dental Assistants · $49,000 Psychiatric Technicians · $45,640 Nurse Practitioners · $134,420 Pharmacists · $146,930 Physicians, All Other · $312,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,070 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,530 Physical Therapists · $103,220
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Arizona?
Nursing Assistants in Arizona earned a median of $44,780 a year ($21.53 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $38,320 to $46,630.
Where in Arizona do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Arizona, pay was highest in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ at $45,290.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.