AZ · Yuma · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Yuma, AZ

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Yuma area centers on $60.78 per hour, or about $126,430 a year. The lower quarter earns under $52.26 and the upper quarter over $72.60. That ranks 191st of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 132nd of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Yuma. The free report below lists employers near Yuma and what they pay.

Nurse Practitioner pay in Yuma, AZ

The metro median is 6% below the Arizona statewide median of $64.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 110 nurse practitioners employed in the Yuma metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$43.32$90,11030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$52.26$108,70016% below U.S. median
Median$60.78$126,4302% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.60$151,01017% above U.S. median
Top 10%$82.03$170,62032% above U.S. median

How Yuma ranks

  • 191st of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 132nd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 6 Arizona metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Yuma

  • Overall prices in Yuma run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $60.78 median hour buys what $65.56 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,188
  • Per year: $109,404
  • Per month: $9,117

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Yuma metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Yuma

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Arizona

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Hospitals in Yuma

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Yuma, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma
Yuma, AZ
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Yuma County

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Yuma County (4 geographic, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Buckeye, AZ126 mi$64.73/hr114,334
Indio, CA130 mi$78.11/hr94,275
Goodyear, AZ135 mi$64.73/hr118,186
Palm Desert, CA136 mi$78.11/hr53,147
Lake Havasu City, AZ138 mi$64.37/hr59,037
Avondale, AZ139 mi$64.73/hr96,609

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Arizona · Nurse Practitioner jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arizona

Arizona is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Arizona license by endorsement.

Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arizona state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Yuma

Yuma city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Yuma, AZ?

Nurse Practitioners in the Yuma metro area have a median pay of $60.78 per hour, about $126,430 a year. The middle half earn between $52.26 and $72.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Yuma a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Yuma ranks 132nd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 191st of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Yuma?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Yuma, led by Yuma Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Yuma as a nurse practitioner?

Arizona is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Arizona license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Yuma in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Yuma County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Yuma?

The federal per diem benchmark in Yuma is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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    Indian Health Service · Chinle, AZ · posted today

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