Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$47.18/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Tucson, AZ is $47.18 per hour. This is 11% lower than the Arizona average of $52.16.

Last updated on September 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$47.18/hour

Tucson, AZ

3% lower than the US average.

$52.16/hour

Arizona

7% higher than the US average.

$48.49/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$44/hour

This is 1% higher than the Tucson average of $43.61.

Marysville, California

$59/hour

This is 26% higher than the Tucson average of $43.61.

Austin, Texas

$48/hour

This is 8% higher than the Tucson average of $43.61.

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 Tucson, AZ average for Physical Therapists is $47 per hour — Chandler, Arizona pays 9% 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 Tucson?

Only Tenet-AZ Region reports pay data for Physical Therapists, averaging $44 per hour. Tenet-AZ Region also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Physical Therapists is $47 per hour — Tenet-AZ Region pays 7% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet-AZ Region	$44	$45

Last updated on September 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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