Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$52.48/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Arizona is $52.48 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $51.55.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapist salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$52.48/hour
Arizona
2% higher than the US average.
$51.55/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Physical Therapists?
Chandler, Arizona pays Physical 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 Physical Therapists is $52 per hour — Chandler, Arizona pays 2% less.
| 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 |
How does the pay for Physical Therapists in Arizona compare to nearby states?
California pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Colorado ($52) and Texas ($48). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the Arizona average for Physical Therapists is $52 per hour — California pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $61 | $70 |
| Colorado | $52 | $62 |
| Texas | $48 | $53 |
| Oklahoma | $48 | $53 |
| Kansas | $46 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Arizona?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($46) and Tenet-AZ Region ($44). Patterns Hiring - Perm also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Arizona average for Physical Therapists is $52 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $55 | $62 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $46 | $46 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $44 | $45 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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