AZ · Buckeye · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Buckeye, AZ

The median physical therapist pay in the Buckeye area is $49.08 per hour ($102,080 a year), with the typical range running from $42.47 to $58.46. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Buckeye and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 52 hospitals in the Buckeye metro area. The free report below lists employers near Buckeye and what they pay.

Open Physical Therapist roles near Buckeye

Roles in other cities of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area.

PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Physical Therapist

Amedisys · Phoenix, AZ

$125k–$138k/ year
  • Homecare Full-Time
  • Req 57495
Top 25% pay
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Per diemPosted 21 days ago

Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health · Chandler, AZ

$39.18–$58.28/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 101098376000
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1 more open role from employers in Buckeye. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · Buckeye, AZ

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  • OTHER
  • Req 386762
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Who is hiring physical therapists near Buckeye

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Mayo Clinic1$26.45
Amedisys1$63.22
CommonSpirit Health1$48.73
Select Medical1$52.50

Physical Therapist pay in Buckeye, AZ

The metro median is in line with the Arizona statewide median of $48.88 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 3,160 physical therapists employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.02$81,16020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$42.47$88,34013% below U.S. median
Median$49.08$102,0801% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$58.46$121,60020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$65.08$135,37034% above U.S. median

How Buckeye ranks

  • 108th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 266th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 6 Arizona metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Buckeye

  • Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.08 median hour buys what $47.50 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Buckeye paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,767
  • Per year: $88,344
  • Per month: $7,362

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Buckeye

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$160
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,722
13-week assignment$22,386

Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area

CMS lists 52 hospitals in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, 10 of the 29 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital
Mesa, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr
Scottsdale, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Mayo Clinic Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Phoenix Va Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Glendale, AZ
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5No
Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
City Of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix
Goodyear, AZ
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5No
Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Surprise, AZ20 mi$49.08/hr167,564
Avondale, AZ20 mi$49.08/hr96,609

Physical Therapist jobs in Arizona · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arizona

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arizona state guide

Other healthcare roles in Buckeye

Buckeye city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Buckeye, AZ?

Physical Therapists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $49.08 per hour, about $102,080 a year. The middle half earn between $42.47 and $58.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Buckeye a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 266th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 108th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physical therapists in Buckeye?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Buckeye.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Buckeye as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Buckeye?

The federal per diem benchmark in Buckeye is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Buckeye?

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Your PT pay reportBuckeye, AZ · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • AmedisysYuma, AZ · 3 postings$59.62/ hr$53–$66
  • SMSJ Tucson Holdings LLCTucson, AZ · 1 wage offer$55.32/ hr$55–$55
  • HIPAD Consulting LLCFountain Hills, AZ · 1 wage offer$55.00/ hr$55–$55
  • CommonSpirit HealthPRESCOTT, AZ · 2 postings$48.73/ hr$39–$58

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$50.61High$66

8 PT postings with published pay in Arizona, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 8 PT roles

  1. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $39.18–$58.28/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Prescott, AZ · posted today
  2. Physical Therapist - Outpatient Pain Rehab CenterPermanent
    $44k–$66k/ year
    Mayo Clinic · Phoenix, AZ · posted 7 days ago

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