Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$46.11/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Phoenix, AZ is $46.11 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Arizona average of $44.89.

Last updated on August 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapist salaries in Phoenix, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$46.11/hour

Phoenix, AZ

5% lower than the US average.

$44.89/hour

Arizona

8% lower than the US average.

$48.60/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities

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Mesa, Arizona

$51/hour

This is 19% higher than the Phoenix average of $41.09.

Tucson, Arizona

$44/hour

This is 6% higher than the Phoenix average of $41.09.

Los Angeles, California

$55/hour

This is 25% higher than the Phoenix average of $41.09.

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 Phoenix, AZ average for Physical Therapists is $46 per hour — Chandler, Arizona pays 11% 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 are the highest paying Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Phoenix?

Only Tenet-AZ Region reports pay data for Physical Therapists, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Phoenix, AZ average for Physical Therapists is $46 per hour — Tenet-AZ Region pays 4% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet-AZ Region	$48	$48

Last updated on August 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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