Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$45.88/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Tucson, AZ is $45.88 per hour. This is 1% higher than the Arizona average of $45.36.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$45.88/hour

Tucson, AZ

16% lower than the US average.

$45.36/hour

Arizona

17% lower than the US average.

$53.01/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities

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Sierra Vista, Arizona

$56/hour

This is 21% higher than the Tucson average of $44.24.

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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 Tucson, AZ average for Physical Therapists is $46 per hour — Sierra Vista, Arizona pays 21% 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
Phoenix, Arizona	$46	$56

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 $46 per hour — Tenet-AZ Region pays 3% less.

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

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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