How much does a physical therapist make in Phoenix?
$103,200a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $49.63 an hour or $8,602 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.63
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 3,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,840Median: $103,200Highest 10%: $134,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,840 | $39.83 | |
| 25th | $90,180 | $43.36 | |
| Median | $103,200 | $49.63 | |
| 75th | $122,400 | $58.83 | |
| 90th | $134,400 | $64.62 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $104,000 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $103,300 |
| Tucson, AZ | $102,400 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $100,700 |
| Yuma, AZ | $98,790 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $49.63 ($103,200 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $103,200 against $102,800 nationally, 0% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $103,200, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for physical therapist pay?
118 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.