Therapist Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Therapist Salary
$48.70/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Arizona is $48.70 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$48.70/hour
Arizona
This is equal to the US average
$48.53/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Therapists?
Chandler, Arizona pays Therapists the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Sun City, Arizona ($51) and Glendale, Arizona ($51). Chandler, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Arizona average for Therapists is $49 per hour — Chandler, Arizona pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Sun City, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Mesa, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Peoria, Arizona | $50 | $50 |
| Tempe, Arizona | $49 | $51 |
| Gilbert, Arizona | $49 | $51 |
| Tucson, Arizona | $44 | $50 |
| Scottsdale, Arizona | $43 | $50 |
What type of Therapists make the most money in Arizona?
Occupational Therapist earns the most among Therapy specialties in Arizona, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Physical Therapist ($52) and Physical Therapy Assistant ($35). Occupational Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Arizona average for Therapists is $49 per hour — Occupational Therapist earns 8% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist | $53 | $67 |
| Physical Therapist | $52 | $59 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $35 | $37 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Arizona compare to nearby states?
California pays Therapists the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Idaho ($46) and Oklahoma ($46). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the Arizona average for Therapists is $49 per hour — California pays 19% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $58 | $70 |
| Idaho | $46 | $52 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $57 |
| Colorado | $46 | $58 |
| Texas | $45 | $53 |
| Kansas | $45 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Arizona?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Therapists the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($46) and Tenet-AZ Region ($43). Patterns Hiring - Perm also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Arizona average for Therapists is $49 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 5% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $51 | $62 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $46 | $46 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $43 | $46 |
| Confluent Health | $30 | $32 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Sign-On Bonus
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