How much does a therapist make in Tucson?
$59,250a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $28.49 an hour or $4,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.49
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,180Median: $59,250Highest 10%: $85,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,180 | $20.28 | |
| 25th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| Median | $59,250 | $28.49 | |
| 75th | $72,600 | $34.90 | |
| 90th | $85,970 | $41.33 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Phoenix, AZ | $63,750 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $28.49 ($59,250 a year).
Do therapists make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $59,250 against $77,930 nationally, 24% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $63,750, so Tucson pays 7% less.
Where does Tucson rank for therapist pay?
65 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,970 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.