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Physical Therapist Salary in Arizona (2026)
$49.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,267/year ($6,606/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 13th of 51 states for Physical Therapist pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 5,170 Physical Therapist jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $103,220 a year — though pay ranges from $81,560 for newcomers to $134,050 at the top.
Physical Therapist pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $89,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $121,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $134,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,170 Physical Therapist jobs in Arizona (occupation code 29-1123, “Physical Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Physical Therapist salary of $103,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $79,267 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $103,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,878 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,896 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$2,178 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,267 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,606 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physical Therapist make in Arizona?
- The median Physical Therapist salary in Arizona is $103,220 per year ($49.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $89,710 and $121,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $103,220, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $79,267 per year ($6,606 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many Physical Therapist jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 5,170 Physical Therapist jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.