Nurse Practitioner Salary in Phoenix, AZ
Nurse Practitioners in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median $136,270 a year — 3% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $101,209 take-home, or $8,434 a month.
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- Federal income tax$21,439
- Social Security (6.2%)$8,449
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,976
- Arizona income tax$3,198
- Take-home pay$101,209
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 2.50% state
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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Phoenix, AZ
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $105,510 | $50.73 | $80,627 | $6,719 |
| 25th percentile | $129,600 | $62.31 | $96,816 | $8,068 |
| Median (50th) | $136,270 | $65.51 | $101,209 | $8,434 |
| 75th percentile | $160,990 | $77.40 | $117,487 | $9,791 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $173,980 | $83.64 | $126,041 | $10,503 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Arizona resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $136,270 buys in Phoenix, AZ
Prices in Phoenix, AZ are 3.3% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.21× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median nurse practitioner's $101,209 take-home pay has the buying power of $97,960 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Nurse Practitioner jobs are about as common in Phoenix, AZ as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.11).
Best-paying cities for nurse practitioners, adjusted for cost of living
Phoenix, AZ ranks #13 of 24 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $219,080 | $143,890 | $124,458 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $134,560 | $103,238 | $104,673 |
| 3 | Cleveland, OH | $130,800 | $97,853 | $104,184 |
| 4 | Kansas City, MO | $130,760 | $95,432 | $103,122 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $163,340 | $114,312 | $101,554 |
| 6 | Cincinnati, OH | $128,700 | $96,476 | $101,159 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $130,460 | $96,616 | $100,962 |
| 8 | St. Louis, MO | $131,580 | $95,954 | $100,911 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $136,270 | $101,209 | $97,960 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 24 metros →
About the job: nurse practitioners
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +41.0% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Phoenix, AZ?
The median nurse practitioner salary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $136,270 a year, or about $65.51 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $129,600 and $160,990.
What is a nurse practitioner’s take-home pay in Phoenix, AZ?
On the median $136,270 salary, a single filer living in Arizona takes home about $101,209 a year ($8,434 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,198 in Arizona taxes in 2026.
Is Phoenix, AZ a good place to work as a nurse practitioner?
Pay here is 3% above the national median of $132,300. Local prices are 3.3% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $97,960 would in a typical U.S. city. Phoenix, AZ ranks #13 of 24 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a nurse practitioner afford rent in Phoenix, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Phoenix, AZ is $1,583 a month ($1,839 for two bedrooms) — 19% of a median nurse practitioner’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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