Physical Therapist Salary in Phoenix, AZ
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The median physical therapist in the Phoenix area earns $103,220 a year ($49.63 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($102,760) and about the same as the Arizona median ($103,220). Half of the 3,760 physical therapists there earn between $90,180 and $122,360.
| Annual pay | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,840 | $81,560 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $90,180 | $89,710 | $86,160 |
| Median | $103,220 | $103,220 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $122,360 | $121,100 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $134,410 | $134,050 | $135,140 |
| Average | $108,050 | $107,360 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 3,760 | 5,170 | 267,330 |
Phoenix, AZ ranks 26th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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Check my payPhysical therapist pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- San Diego, CA: $113,850
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,170
- Dallas, TX: $107,780
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.