PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - Part Time - Exempt
Enhabit Home Health · Bloomington, IL
$43.26–$45.67/ hour
Physical Therapist jobs in Bloomington, IL
Physical Therapists in the Bloomington area earn a median of $47.36 per hour, about $98,520 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.12 and $48.37. That ranks 219th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 171st of 338 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Bloomington. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bloomington.
- $47.36median pay per hour, Bloomington
- $37–$48typical range per hour
- 110physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Physical Therapist roles in Bloomington
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - Full Time
Enhabit Home Health · Bloomington, IL
$90k–$95k/ year
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Get my free pay reportPhysical Therapist pay in Bloomington, IL
The metro median is 5% below the Illinois statewide median of $49.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 110 physical therapists employed in the Bloomington metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.59 | $71,950 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.12 | $77,210 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.36 | $98,520 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.37 | $100,610 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $56.34 | $117,190 | 16% above U.S. median |
How Bloomington ranks
- 219th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 171st of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 6 Illinois 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 Bloomington
- Overall prices in Bloomington run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.36 median hour buys what $50.63 buys at the national price level, 4% above 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 Bloomington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,705
- Per year: $85,248
- Per month: $7,104
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bloomington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Bloomington
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bloomington, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Medical Center Bloomington, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal, IL | 3 mi | $47.36/hr | 53,304 |
| Peoria, IL | 39 mi | $48.63/hr | 111,696 |
| Decatur, IL | 43 mi | $49.70/hr | 68,763 |
| Champaign, IL | 44 mi | $47.02/hr | 91,961 |
| Springfield, IL | 59 mi | $48.67/hr | 112,949 |
| Joliet, IL | 84 mi | $50.10/hr | 151,837 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Illinois · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Bloomington
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Bloomington, IL?
Physical Therapists in the Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $47.36 per hour, about $98,520 a year. The middle half earn between $37.12 and $48.37 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bloomington a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Bloomington ranks 171st of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 219th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Bloomington?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Bloomington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bloomington.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Bloomington as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois 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 Bloomington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bloomington is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Bloomington?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Bloomington and across Illinois. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Bloomington.
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Your PT pay reportBloomington, IL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Enhabit Home HealthBloomington, IL · 6 postings$44.47/ hr$43–$55
- Southern Illinois HealthcareIllinois · 5 postings$52.99/ hr$38–$66
- Silver Cross HospitalNew Lenox, IL · 2 postings$52.50/ hr$50–$55
- Crawford Hospital DistrictRobinson, IL · 2 wage offers$50.61/ hr$50–$51
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$47.14High$59
53 PT postings with published pay in Illinois, 37 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 53 PT roles
- Physical Therapist - Inpatient - WeekendsPer diem$60.00–$60.00/ hour
- Physical Therapist - Full TimePermanent$90k–$121k/ year
+ 51 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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