Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Tucson, 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 21% 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

$40.77/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Tucson, AZ is $40.77 per hour. This is 1% higher than the Arizona average of $40.33.

Last updated on January 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$40.77/hour

Tucson, AZ

22% lower than the US average.

$40.33/hour

Arizona

24% lower than the US average.

$49.83/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$57/hour

This is 28% higher than the Tucson average of $40.92.

San Antonio, Texas

$43/hour

This is 5% higher than the Tucson average of $40.92.

Fort Worth, Texas

$50/hour

This is 19% higher than the Tucson average of $40.92.

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	$41	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Tucson?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Select Medical	$47	$47
Tenet-AZ Region	$43	$43

Last updated on January 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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