Physical Therapist salary in Illinois
Physical Therapists in Illinois earn a median of $49.70 per hour, about $103,380 a year, 2% above the U.S. median of $48.57. The middle half earn between $46.22 and $57.33 per hour. The highest median among Illinois metro areas is in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, at $50.10 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $49.70median pay per hour
- $103,380median pay per year
- 10,390physical therapists employed in Illinois
- #9of 50 states by median pay
Physical Therapist pay in Illinois: percentiles
| Level | Illinois per hour | Illinois per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.71 | $82,600 | $35.78 |
| Lower quartile | $46.22 | $96,140 | $40.13 |
| Median | $49.70 | $103,380 | $48.57 |
| Upper quartile | $57.33 | $119,250 | $56.34 |
| Top 10% | $67.63 | $140,670 | $63.70 |
Physical Therapist pay by metro area in Illinois
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Illinois median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50.10 | $104,200 | 8,360 | 1% above | $48.36 |
| Springfield, IL | $48.67 | $101,230 | 190 | 2% below | $52.48 |
| Peoria, IL | $48.63 | $101,140 | 210 | 2% below | $53.30 |
| Rockford, IL | $48.51 | $100,900 | 280 | 2% below | $52.64 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47.36 | $98,520 | 110 | 5% below | $50.63 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $47.02 | $97,800 | 210 | 5% below | $50.72 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46.67 | $97,070 | 50 | 6% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Physical Therapist pay in states next to Illinois
What employers are posting in Illinois
- 53roles with published pay
- $47.14median pay per hour
- $38–$58typical published range
- 12employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | 13 | $42.07 |
| Mercy | 10 | $48.51 |
| OSF Healthcare System | 7 | $42.58 |
| Enhabit Home Health | 6 | $44.47 |
| Southern Illinois Healthcare | 5 | $52.99 |
| Hospital Sisters Health System | 4 | $47.14 |
| Silver Cross Hospital | 2 | $52.50 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 2 | $46.16 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 53 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Physical Therapist jobs in Illinois · Physical Therapist salary nationwide · Illinois state guide
Common questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Illinois?
The median is $49.70 per hour, about $103,380 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $39.71 and the top 10% earn over $67.63 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Illinois city pays physical therapists the most?
Among Illinois metro areas, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN has the highest median at $50.10 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Illinois rank for physical therapist pay?
Illinois ranks 9th of 50 states by median physical therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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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
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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.
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- Physical Therapist - Inpatient - WeekendsPer diem$60.00–$60.00/ hour
- Physical Therapist - Full TimePermanent$90k–$121k/ year
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