How much does a therapist make in Phoenix?
$63,750a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $30.65 an hour or $5,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.65
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,620Median: $63,750Highest 10%: $132,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| 25th | $56,010 | $26.93 | |
| Median | $63,750 | $30.65 | |
| 75th | $93,140 | $44.78 | |
| 90th | $132,100 | $63.49 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Tucson, AZ | $59,250 |
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 therapist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $30.65 ($63,750 a year).
Do therapists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $63,750 against $77,930 nationally, 18% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $63,750, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for therapist pay?
48 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,100 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.