IL · Normal · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Normal, IL

Physical Therapists in the Normal 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 Normal and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Normal and what they pay.

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Physical Therapist pay in Normal, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.59$71,95029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.12$77,21024% below U.S. median
Median$47.36$98,5202% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.37$100,610in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$56.34$117,19016% above U.S. median

How Normal 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 Normal

  • 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 Normal 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 Normal

ItemFederal 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 Normal

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carle Bromenn Medical Center
Normal, IL
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
Bloomington, IL3 mi$47.36/hr79,232
Peoria, IL36 mi$48.63/hr111,696
Decatur, IL46 mi$49.70/hr68,763
Champaign, IL47 mi$47.02/hr91,961
Springfield, IL61 mi$48.67/hr112,949
Joliet, IL82 mi$50.10/hr151,837

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.

Illinois state guide

Other healthcare roles in Normal

Normal city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Normal, 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 Normal 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 Normal?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Normal.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Normal 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 Normal?

The federal per diem benchmark in Normal 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.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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
  • MercyIllinois · 10 postings$48.51/ hr$39–$60

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

  1. Physical Therapist - Inpatient - WeekendsPer diem
    $60.00–$60.00/ hour
    Mercy · Illinois · posted today
  2. Physical Therapist - Full TimePermanent
    $90k–$121k/ year
    Select Medical · Chicago, IL · posted today

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