As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Arizona is $65,565, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,261 weekly, or $5,464 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Arizona vary widely, spanning from $52,590 to $80,269. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,774) and 75th percentile ($73,262), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,269 per year. This $14,488 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Arizona Correctional Nurse often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Arizona currently ranks 27 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $52,590 AZ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $58,774 AZ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $65,565 AZ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $73,262 AZ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $80,269 AZ September 01, 2026
25% $58,774 10% $52,590 90% $80,269 75% $73,262 $65,565 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

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 Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $65,779 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $65,639 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $65,583 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $65,578 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $68,055 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $65,614 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $66,340 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $66,284 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $65,647 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $68,155 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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