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Physical therapist assistant salary in Arizona

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$64,650median pay per year in Arizona, or $31.08 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $36,160lowest 10% earn less
  2. $60,44025th percentile
  3. $64,650median
  4. $76,62075th percentile
  5. $79,570top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $68,380[3]

The median pay for physical therapist assistants in Arizona was $64,650 a year in May 2025[1]. That was lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in AZ
2,010[4]
Rank by median pay
27 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−5.5%[6]

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Arizona?

Half of the physical therapist assistants in Arizona earned more than the median of $64,650 a year[1], and half earned less. That works out to $31.08 an hour[1]. The US median was $68,380[3], so Arizona sat $3,730 (5.5%) below it[6]. The Arizona median was $14,590 higher than the median for all jobs in the state, which was $50,060[7][8].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $36,160, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $79,570[2]. The middle half of the pay range ran from $60,440 to $76,620[2]. About 2,010 people held these jobs in the state[4].

Among metro areas, Flagstaff had the highest median, at $73,710[9]. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler had 1,440 jobs at a median of $64,720[10]. These figures cover wage and salary workers only. OEWS leaves out self-employed people and owners of unincorporated firms. It also leaves out bonuses outside regular production pay and the cost of benefits such as health insurance[11].

Arizona vs US pay

Pay for physical therapist assistants in Arizona next to the national figures[1][3].

AZUS
Median per year$64,650[1]$68,380[3]
Median per hour$31.08[1]$32.88[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$36,160[2]$47,750[12]
Top 10% earn more than$79,570[2]$89,510[12]
Jobs2,010[4]112,430[3]

Pay by metro area in Arizona

Metro areas in Arizona with the most jobs for physical therapist assistants, and the median pay in each[10].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ[10]$64,7201,440
Tucson, AZ$65,220260
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ$62,67060
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$68,33060
Yuma, AZ$61,61050
Flagstaff, AZ$73,71040

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for physical therapist assistants in the states that border Arizona, highest first[13].

StateMedian per yearJobs
California[13]$83,1109,400
Nevada$75,520560
Colorado$64,8101,350
New Mexico$62,280700
Utah$61,980970

Median pay for physical therapist assistants in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for physical therapist assistants are projected to grow 23% from 2025 to 2035[14]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[15].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Arizona?
The median was $64,650 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $64,970 a year[16].
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Arizona?
The median was $31.08 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $17.39 an hour and the 90th percentile was $38.25[17].
Which city in Arizona pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Flagstaff had the highest median annual wage among the state's metro areas with a published median, at $73,710[9].
Is Arizona a good state for physical therapist assistants?
Arizona had the 27th highest median annual wage out of 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was 5.5% lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a physical therapist assistant in Arizona?
This is a US figure, not a state one. Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is an Associate's degree[15].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Arizona was $64,650 per year and $31.08 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Physical Therapist Assistants in Arizona: 10th percentile $36,160, 25th percentile $60,440, 75th percentile $76,620, 90th percentile $79,570. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in the US as a whole was $68,380 per year and $32.88 per hour, with about 112,430 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 2,010 people worked as Physical Therapist Assistants in Arizona (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Arizona had the 27th highest median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Arizona ($64,650) was $3,730 (5.5%) lower than the US median ($68,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Arizona was $14,590 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($50,060). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Arizona was $50,060. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 6 metro areas in or partly in Arizona with a published median for Physical Therapist Assistants, Flagstaff, AZ had the highest median annual wage, $73,710. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Physical Therapist Assistants in the US: 10th percentile $47,750, 25th percentile $59,820, 75th percentile $78,680, 90th percentile $89,510. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in states that border Arizona (highest first): California $83,110; Nevada $75,520; Colorado $64,810; New Mexico $62,280; Utah $61,980. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Physical Therapist Assistants is projected to grow 23% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 18,500 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Physical Therapist Assistants: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Arizona was $64,970 per year and $31.23 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Physical Therapist Assistants in Arizona: 10th percentile $17.39, 25th percentile $29.06, 75th percentile $36.84, 90th percentile $38.25. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Arizona. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.