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How much does a physical therapist make in Tucson?

$102,400a year

Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $49.24 an hour or $8,535 a month.

Hourly
$49.24
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
146 of 389
Jobs in the area
660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,410Median: $102,400Highest 10%: $136,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$80,410$38.66
25th$86,990$41.82
Median$102,400$49.24
75th$118,900$57.16
90th$136,600$65.66

Other cities in Arizona

Median yearly pay for physical therapists.

Prescott Valley, AZ$104,000
Lake Havasu City, AZ$103,300
Phoenix, AZ$103,200
Flagstaff, AZ$100,700
Yuma, AZ$98,790
Physical Therapist salary in Arizona Physical Therapist salary in all states

Related jobs in Tucson

Same field, median yearly pay.

Physician$357,100
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon$300,000
General Internal Medicine Physician$264,300
Psychiatrist$257,700
Dermatologist$231,000
Family Medicine Physician$227,900
Pediatrician$183,400
Dentist$182,200
Optometrist$157,700
Pharmacist$147,400
Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Tucson?

The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $49.24 ($102,400 a year).

Do physical therapists make more in Tucson than the national average?

Yes: $102,400 against $102,800 nationally, 0% more.

How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?

The median in Arizona is $103,200, so Tucson pays 1% less.

Where does Tucson rank for physical therapist pay?

146 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Tucson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $80,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,600 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.