verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$103,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.62/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
5,170
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,526 #33 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Arizona, explained

Physical therapists in Arizona earn a median of $103,220 per year ($49.62 per hour), in line with the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $81,560, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $134,050. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $103,220 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $103,220 is worth about $102,526 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #33 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$81,560
$39.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,220
$49.62/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$134,050
$64.45/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $103,220 $102,526
California $124,190 $112,166 −$20,970
Nevada $111,250 $111,273 −$8,030
New Mexico $106,880 $115,907 −$3,660
Utah $99,880 $101,028 +$3,340

Physical Therapist in Arizona: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Arizona?

Physical therapists in Arizona earn a median of $103,220 per year ($49.62 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Arizona pay physical therapists well?

At $103,220, Arizona pays about the same as the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 5,170 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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