Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $63,500 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.53
10th percentile $50,880
90th percentile $76,010
Employed locally 220
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,880
    25th
    $60,020
    50th (median)
    $63,500
    75th
    $72,780
    90th
    $76,010

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 93% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 7% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $66,990
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $66,290
    Yuma, AZ $61,610
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $59,610

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,400
    Medical Assistants $42,900
    Nursing Assistants $39,310
    Dental Assistants $46,670
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,530
    Massage Therapists $58,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Tucson, AZ is $30.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Tucson, AZ is 3.1% below 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $50,880 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,020.