Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Arizona

Physical therapist assistants in Arizona earn the most in Flagstaff (average $67,900 a year) and the least in Yuma ($57,070), across the 6 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist assistants average at $64,970 and the median at $64,650 for 2,010 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,730.

Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Arizona

Flagstaff$67,900
Prescott Valley$65,570
Tucson$65,330
Phoenix$65,220
Lake Havasu City$63,070
Yuma$57,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Flagstaff	$67,900	$73,710	$59,680	$55,294	100
Prescott Valley	$65,570	$68,330	$57,960	$53,620	98
Tucson	$65,330	$65,220	$57,860	$53,433	97
Phoenix	$65,220	$64,720	$61,190	$53,348	103
Lake Havasu City	$63,070	$62,670	$58,800	$51,674	94
Yuma	$57,070	$61,610	$34,620	$47,003	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other states

Physical Therapist Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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