Nurse Practitioner Salary in Tucson, AZ
Nurse Practitioners in the Tucson, AZ metro area earn a median $129,340 a year — 2% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $96,645 take-home, or $8,054 a month.
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- Federal income tax$19,776
- Social Security (6.2%)$8,019
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,875
- Arizona income tax$3,025
- Take-home pay$96,645
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 2.50% state
Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Tucson, AZ
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $104,060 | $50.03 | $79,643 | $6,637 |
| 25th percentile | $113,430 | $54.53 | $86,001 | $7,167 |
| Median (50th) | $129,340 | $62.18 | $96,645 | $8,054 |
| 75th percentile | $150,330 | $72.27 | $110,467 | $9,206 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $173,270 | $83.30 | $125,573 | $10,464 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Arizona resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $129,340 buys in Tucson, AZ
Prices in Tucson, AZ are 3.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 8% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median nurse practitioner's $96,645 take-home pay has the buying power of $99,741 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 Tucson, AZ as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.02).
Best-paying cities for nurse practitioners, adjusted for cost of living
Tucson, AZ ranks #55 of 117 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $231,560 | $150,760 | $136,530 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $219,080 | $143,890 | $124,458 |
| 3 | Killeen, TX | $138,670 | $106,047 | $116,366 |
| 4 | Tulsa, OK | $139,460 | $100,857 | $113,050 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls, SD | $130,390 | $100,388 | $110,765 |
| 6 | McAllen, TX | $122,550 | $95,029 | $110,634 |
| 7 | Las Vegas, NV | $144,060 | $109,731 | $109,496 |
| 8 | Fresno, CA | $166,570 | $111,690 | $109,330 |
| 55 | Tucson, AZ | $129,340 | $96,645 | $99,741 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 117 metros →
Nurse Practitioner salaries elsewhere in Arizona
- Phoenix, AZ — $136,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Tucson, AZ?
The median nurse practitioner salary in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $129,340 a year, or about $62.18 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $113,430 and $150,330.
What is a nurse practitioner’s take-home pay in Tucson, AZ?
On the median $129,340 salary, a single filer living in Arizona takes home about $96,645 a year ($8,054 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,025 in Arizona taxes in 2026.
Is Tucson, AZ a good place to work as a nurse practitioner?
Pay here is 2% below the national median of $132,300. Local prices are 3.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $99,741 would in a typical U.S. city. Tucson, AZ ranks #55 of 117 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a nurse practitioner afford rent in Tucson, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Tucson, AZ is $1,081 a month ($1,402 for two bedrooms) — 13% of a median nurse practitioner’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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