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Hospice Nurse salary in Arizona

A hospice nurse in Arizona earns an estimated $98,510 a year ($47.36/hr) — roughly in line with the U.S. average, with most between $81,120 and $113,450. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Hospice Nurse — Arizona

Specialty estimate

Median annual pay

$98,510

Near national

Hourly

$47.36/hr

Median $98,510
$69,620$138,820
Typical range
$81,120–$113,450
What most nurses earn
High end
$138,820
Top earners
Entry level
$69,620
Newer nurses

Hospice Nurse pay by city in Arizona

Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.

CityEst. annualEst. hourly
Phoenix$100,440$48.29
Tucson$96,570$46.43
All Arizona nurse pay

Other nursing roles in Arizona

Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.

What affects hospice nurse pay in Arizona

Pay near the national median; fast-growing metros. For a hospice nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

How this estimate was calculated

The Arizona figure adjusts the national RN average of $96,570 for local pay levels — a factor of 1.02× (about 2% above the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Arizona wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.

Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.

Use this state estimate as a starting point

  • It’s a starting point for Arizona, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
  • Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
  • Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Arizona make this page more precise over time.

Hospice Nurse salary in Arizona — FAQ

How much does a hospice nurse make in Arizona?
A hospice nurse in Arizona earns an estimated $98,510 a year — about $47.36 an hour, with most between $81,120 and $113,450. That's roughly in line with the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Arizona's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
Is Arizona a good state for hospice nurses?
For pay, Arizona sits roughly in line with the national average for hospice nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $98,510 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
Which city in Arizona pays hospice nurses the most?
Among Arizona metros we track, Phoenix tends to have the highest estimated pay for hospice nurses, at roughly $100,440 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
How does Arizona hospice nurse pay compare to the national average?
The national estimate for a hospice nurse is about $96,570 a year, versus an estimated $98,510 in Arizona — roughly in line with the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidenceAn estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.

Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)

Arizona figures are estimated by adjusting the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS national median for local pay levels (a state adjustment of 1.02×).

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 3, 2026. Full methodology

Estimated figure — national hospice nurse pay adjusted for Arizona. Last reviewed July 3, 2026.