Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $66,990 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.21
10th percentile $30,610
90th percentile $81,530
Employed locally 1,110
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,610
    25th
    $61,670
    50th (median)
    $66,990
    75th
    $78,300
    90th
    $81,530

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 79% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $69,720
    Flagstaff, AZ $69,230
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $66,290
    Tucson, AZ $63,500
    Yuma, AZ $61,610
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $59,610

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,480
    Medical Assistants $46,090
    Nursing Assistants $42,690
    Dental Assistants $49,530
    Phlebotomists $42,830
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Phoenix, AZ is $32.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.41 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.3% above the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,610 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,670.