Physical Therapists Salary in Tucson, AZ

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

Median annual salary $97,810 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.02
10th percentile $77,850
90th percentile $126,060
Employed locally 600
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,850
    25th
    $80,940
    50th (median)
    $97,810
    75th
    $108,020
    90th
    $126,060

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 144% Median Physical Therapists salary is 44% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $107,940
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $103,700
    Flagstaff, AZ $103,390
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $102,980
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $102,080
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $97,100

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Tucson, AZ is $47.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.67 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Tucson, AZ is 3.2% below 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $77,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,940.