Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Tempe, AZ
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$48.95/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Tempe, AZ is $48.95 per hour. This is 9% lower than the Arizona average of $53.14.
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
10% lower than the US average.
$53.14/hour
Arizona
1% lower than the US average.
$53.84/hour
United States
How Physical Therapist Salaries in Tempe Compare to Other Cities
How Physical Therapist Salaries in Tempe Compare to Other Cities
Tucson, Arizona
$48/hour
This is 2% lower than the Tempe average of $48.95.
Sierra Vista, Arizona
$56/hour
This is 12% higher than the Tempe average of $48.95.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$46/hour
This is 7% lower than the Tempe average of $48.95.
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Physical Therapists?
Sierra Vista, Arizona pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Chandler, Arizona ($51) and Sun City, Arizona ($51). Sierra Vista, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Tempe, AZ average for Therapists is $49 per hour — Sierra Vista, Arizona pays 14% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista, Arizona | $56 | $57 |
| 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 | $48 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Tempe?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Physical Therapists, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Tempe, AZ average for Therapists is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $46 |
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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