Salary data · Arizona
Physical therapist salary in Arizona
Physical therapists in Arizona earn a mean of $107,360 a year and a median of $103,220, 2.0% above the national mean of $105,280. That ranks 12th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$107,360
Mean annual wage
about $52 an hour
$103,220
Median annual wage
12th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
5,170
PTs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for physical therapists already employed in Arizona, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Physical therapist pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $108,050 | $103,220 | 3,760 |
| Lake Havasu City | $107,860 | $103,330 | 110 |
| Flagstaff | $106,840 | $100,690 | 140 |
| Tucson | $106,030 | $102,420 | 660 |
| Prescott Valley | $104,710 | $104,000 | 170 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many physical therapists work in Arizona
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
Licensed in another state?
Arizona is a PT Compact member and is issuing compact privileges: physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in another member state can obtain a privilege to practice in Arizona without applying for a new state license.
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