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RN Home Health
CommonSpirit Health · Chandler, AZ
$37.40–$55.63/ hour
Registered Nurse jobs in Chandler, AZ
The median registered nurse pay in the Chandler area is $47.19 per hour ($98,160 a year), with the typical range running from $39.55 to $50.92. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Chandler. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Chandler. The free report below lists employers near Chandler and what they pay.
- $47.19median pay per hour, Phoenix
- $40–$51typical range per hour
- 46,330registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Chandler
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Health at Home Navigator RN
CommonSpirit Health · Chandler, AZ
$37.40–$55.63/ hour
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8 more open roles from employers in Chandler. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Registered Nurse RN Labor and Delivery
Banner Health · Chandler, AZ
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Registered Nurse RN NICU
Banner Health · Chandler, AZ
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Registered Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation
LifePoint Health · Chandler, AZ
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Registered Nurse RN Postpartum
Banner Health · Chandler, AZ
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Registered Nurse Temp $60 hr
Acadia Healthcare · Chandler, AZ
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RN Admissions Intake Night Shift
Acadia Healthcare · Chandler, AZ
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RN Admissions Intake Eve Shift
Acadia Healthcare · Chandler, AZ
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Registered Nurse Sign On Avail
Acadia Healthcare · Chandler, AZ
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Chandler, AZ
The metro median is 1% above the Arizona statewide median of $46.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 46,330 registered nurses employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 19.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.23 | $71,200 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.55 | $82,260 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.19 | $98,160 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.92 | $105,910 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.68 | $124,130 | 33% above U.S. median |
How Chandler ranks
- 78th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 85th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 5 Arizona metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Chandler
- Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.19 median hour buys what $45.68 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.
Estimate your Chandler paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,699
- Per year: $84,942
- Per month: $7,078
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chandler
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $160 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,722 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,386 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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).
Hospitals in Chandler
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Chandler, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Regional Medical Center Chandler, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center Chandler, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital Chandler, AZ | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Maricopa County
HRSA lists 49 active primary care shortage designations that include Maricopa County (12 geographic, 11 population-group, 26 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert, AZ | 7 mi | $47.19/hr | 288,790 |
| Tempe, AZ | 9 mi | $47.19/hr | 190,114 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Arizona · Registered Nurse 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.
Other healthcare roles in Chandler
Chandler city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Chandler, AZ?
Registered Nurses in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $47.19 per hour, about $98,160 a year. The middle half earn between $39.55 and $50.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chandler a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 85th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 78th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Chandler?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Chandler. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chandler.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Chandler as a registered nurse?
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 Chandler in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 49 active primary care shortage designations that include Maricopa 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 Chandler?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chandler is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Chandler?
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Your RN pay reportChandler, AZ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationTucson, AZ · 4 postings$60.31/ hr$42–$80
- Indian Health ServiceKayenta, AZ · 3 postings$54.32/ hr$47–$61
- Banner HealthArizona, AZ · 3 postings$47.24/ hr$33–$60
- CommonSpirit HealthPHOENIX, AZ · 10 postings$46.52/ hr$32–$67
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$46.52High$62
30 RN postings with published pay in Arizona, 25 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 30 RN roles
- Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (Casa Grande)Permanent$90k–$166k/ year
- Registered Nurse- Ancillary Care FloatPermanent$90k–$166k/ year
+ 28 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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