Physical Therapists Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $105,510 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.73
10th percentile $79,810
90th percentile $128,960
Employed locally 110
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,810
    25th
    $94,310
    50th (median)
    $105,510
    75th
    $122,200
    90th
    $128,960

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,320
    Medical Records Specialists $50,650
    Pharmacists $148,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,670
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Arizona is $50.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.52 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Arizona is 4.4% above the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Arizona?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $79,810 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,310.