Therapist Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Therapist Salary
$53.93/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Arizona is $53.93 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$53.93/hour
Arizona
This is equal to the US average
$53.98/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Therapists?
Yuma, Arizona pays Therapists the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Sierra Vista, Arizona ($56) and Chandler, Arizona ($51). Yuma, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Arizona average for Therapists is $54 per hour — Yuma, Arizona pays 8% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Yuma, Arizona | $58 | $73 |
| Sierra Vista, Arizona | $56 | $57 |
| Chandler, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Sun City, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Tucson, Arizona | $51 | $53 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Mesa, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Peoria, Arizona | $50 | $50 |
| Tempe, Arizona | $49 | $51 |
| Gilbert, Arizona | $49 | $51 |
What type of Therapists make the most money in Arizona?
Physical Therapist earns the most among Therapy specialties in Arizona, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Occupational Therapist ($54) and Speech Language Pathologist ($51). Occupational Therapist has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Arizona average for Therapists is $54 per hour, roughly in line with Physical Therapist.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | $54 | $55 |
| Occupational Therapist | $54 | $62 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | $51 | $51 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $50 | $53 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Arizona compare to nearby states?
California pays Therapists the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Oklahoma ($56) and New Mexico ($52). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the Arizona average for Therapists is $54 per hour — California pays 16% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $63 | $75 |
| Oklahoma | $56 | $58 |
| New Mexico | $52 | $56 |
| Texas | $52 | $60 |
| Kansas | $52 | $55 |
| Idaho | $49 | $65 |
| Colorado | $48 | $60 |
| Utah | $47 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Arizona?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Therapists the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($48) and Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($46). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the Arizona average for Therapists is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $54 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $48 | $48 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $46 | $46 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $43 | $46 |
| Select Medical | $34 | $50 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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