AZ · Mesa · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Mesa, AZ

Registered Nurses in the Mesa area earn a median of $47.19 per hour, about $98,160 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.55 and $50.92. That ranks 78th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 85th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Mesa. The free report below lists employers near Mesa and what they pay.

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Acadia Healthcare · Mesa, AZ

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Registered Nurse pay in Mesa, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.23$71,20024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.55$82,26012% below U.S. median
Median$47.19$98,1605% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.92$105,91013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.68$124,13033% above U.S. median

How Mesa 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 Mesa

  • 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 Mesa 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 Mesa

ItemFederal 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 Mesa

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Mesa, 1 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital
Mesa, AZ		Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Banner Baywood Medical Center
Mesa, AZ		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Banner Desert Medical Center
Mesa, AZ		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Banner Heart Hospital
Mesa, AZ		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5No
Honorhealth Four Peaks Medical Center
Mesa, AZ		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Arizona Spine And Joint Hospital
Mesa, AZ		Acute careOtherNot ratedNo
Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital
Mesa, AZ		PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gilbert, AZ6 mi$47.19/hr288,790
Chandler, AZ11 mi$47.19/hr281,231

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.

Arizona state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Mesa

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Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Mesa, 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 Mesa 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 Mesa?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Mesa. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Mesa.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Mesa?

The federal per diem benchmark in Mesa 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.

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Your RN pay reportMesa, 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

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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

  1. Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (Casa Grande)Permanent
    $90k–$166k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Casa Grande, AZ · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse- Ancillary Care FloatPermanent
    $90k–$166k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Phoenix, AZ · posted today

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