AZ · Queen Creek · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Queen Creek, AZ

Physical Therapists in the Queen Creek area earn a median of $49.08 per hour, about $102,080 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $42.47 and $58.46. That ranks 108th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 266th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Queen Creek and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Queen Creek.

Open Physical Therapist roles near Queen Creek

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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Who is hiring physical therapists near Queen Creek

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

Physical Therapist pay in Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek

  • 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 Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek

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 Queen Creek

CMS lists 1 hospital in Queen Creek, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Queen Creek, AZ
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Gilbert, AZ9 mi$49.08/hr288,790
Mesa, AZ13 mi$49.08/hr517,151

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 Queen Creek

Queen Creek city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek?

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 Queen Creek.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek?

The federal per diem benchmark in Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek?

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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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