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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$64,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.08/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
2,010
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,215 #41 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Arizona, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Arizona earn a median of $64,650 per year ($31.08 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $36,160, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $79,570. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $64,650 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $64,650 is worth about $64,215 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #41 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,160
$17.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,650
$31.08/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,570
$38.25/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $64,650 $64,215
California $83,110 $75,063 −$18,460
Nevada $75,520 $75,536 −$10,870
New Mexico $62,280 $67,540 +$2,370
Utah $61,980 $62,692 +$2,670

Physical Therapist Assistant in Arizona: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Arizona?

Physical therapist assistants in Arizona earn a median of $64,650 per year ($31.08 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Arizona pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $64,650, Arizona pays 5% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 2,010 work in the state.

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