As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Nurse in Arizona is $65,495. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,253 to $70,686, with most professionals earning between $51,660 and $75,412.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $51,660 | AZ | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $58,253 | AZ | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $65,495 | AZ | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $70,686 | AZ | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $75,412 | AZ | April 01, 2025 |
Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Aguila, AZ | Avg. Salary $64,015 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ajo, AZ | Avg. Salary $63,163 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alpine, AZ | Avg. Salary $62,600 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Amado, AZ | Avg. Salary $61,448 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Apache Junction, AZ | Avg. Salary $64,335 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Arivaca, AZ | Avg. Salary $61,448 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Arizona City, AZ | Avg. Salary $64,028 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Arlington, AZ | Avg. Salary $64,015 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ash Fork, AZ | Avg. Salary $61,887 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Avondale, AZ | Avg. Salary $64,492 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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