SOC 31-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nursing Assistants — Arizona
Arizona · 7 metro areas compared
At $44,780, median pay for Nursing Assistants in Arizona tracks the national median of $42,260 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $44,780, median pay for Nursing Assistants in Arizona tracks the national median of $42,260 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,100 at the tenth percentile to more than $57,820 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,320 to $46,630.
The area has 20,320 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.67 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Arizona ranks number 21st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $45,290. Of the 712 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 572nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,100 | −12.2% |
| 25th | $38,320 | −9.3% |
| Median (50th) | $44,780 | +6.0% |
| 75th | $46,630 | +10.3% |
| 90th | $57,820 | +36.8% |
| Mean | $44,820 | +6.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $45,290 | 13,550 | |
| 2 | Prescott Valley | $45,180 | 690 | |
| 3 | Flagstaff | $44,580 | 500 | |
| 4 | Lake Havasu City | $43,140 | 490 | |
| 5 | Tucson | $42,560 | 3,500 | |
| 6 | Sierra Vista | $39,260 | 220 | |
| 7 | Yuma | $37,860 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $44,780 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$44,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,469US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,780 a year, 6.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,100 to $57,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 20,320 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $45,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nursing Assistants in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $44,780, or $21.53 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,260, so pay in Arizona is 6.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $57,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,100 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $45,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 20,320 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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