Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$53.89/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Arizona is $53.89 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $55.62.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapist salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$53.89/hour
Arizona
3% lower than the US average.
$55.62/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Physical Therapists?
Sierra Vista, Arizona pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Sun City, Arizona ($51) and Tucson, Arizona ($51). Sierra Vista, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Arizona average for Physical Therapists is $54 per hour — Sierra Vista, Arizona pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista, Arizona | $56 | $57 |
| Sun City, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Tucson, Arizona | $51 | $53 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $51 | $51 |
| Peoria, Arizona | $50 | $50 |
How does the pay for Physical Therapists in Arizona compare to nearby states?
California pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Colorado ($57) and Oklahoma ($55). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the Arizona average for Physical Therapists is $54 per hour — California pays 21% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $65 | $75 |
| Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Oklahoma | $55 | $58 |
| Kansas | $53 | $55 |
| Texas | $53 | $58 |
| New Mexico | $51 | $55 |
| Idaho | $50 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Arizona?
Select Medical pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($48) and Perm Staff Jobs ($48). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Arizona average for Physical Therapists is $54 per hour — Select Medical pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $50 | $50 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $52 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $46 | $46 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $44 | $45 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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