Physical Therapists pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for physical therapists is $49.62 an hour ($103,220 a year). About 5,170 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($102,760). Arizona ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapists in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.21 | $81,560 |
| 25% of workers | $43.13 | $89,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.62 | $103,220 |
| 75% of workers | $58.22 | $121,100 |
| 90% of workers | $64.45 | $134,050 |
Physical Therapists pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $105,050 | 40 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $104,000 | 170 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $103,330 | 110 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $103,220 | 3,760 |
| Tucson | $102,420 | 660 |
| Flagstaff | $100,690 | 140 |
| Yuma | $98,790 | 120 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physical therapists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arizona
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $99,500 |
| Physicians, All Other | $312,490 |
| Occupational Therapists | $103,660 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $64,650 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,260 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $73,490 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $134,420 |
| Pharmacists | $146,930 |
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