Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Tempe, AZ

Q: What cities in Arizona pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Chandler is currently the highest paying city in Arizona for Physical Therapist jobs, paying up to $51/hr. This is 5% higher than the average pay for Physical Therapist roles in Arizona. Other top paying cities include Sun City, paying up to $51/hr, Scottsdale, paying up to $51/hr, and Glendale, paying up to $51/hr.

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$48.95/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Tempe, AZ is $48.95 per hour. This is 19% higher than the Arizona average of $39.54.

Last updated on June 16, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$48.95/hour

Tempe, AZ

1% lower than the US average.

$39.54/hour

Arizona

26% lower than the US average.

$49.64/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Tempe Compare to Other Cities

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Tucson, Arizona

$42/hour

This is 17% lower than the Tempe average of $48.95.

Los Angeles, California

$53/hour

This is 8% higher than the Tempe average of $48.95.

San Antonio, Texas

$45/hour

This is 8% lower than the Tempe average of $48.95.

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Physical Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Chandler, Arizona	$51	$51
Sun City, Arizona	$51	$51
Scottsdale, Arizona	$51	$51
Glendale, Arizona	$51	$51
Mesa, Arizona	$51	$51
Tempe, Arizona	$49	$51
Gilbert, Arizona	$49	$51
Phoenix, Arizona	$44	$60
Tucson, Arizona	$42	$48

Last updated on June 16, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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