Physical Therapist Aide salary in Illinois
What physical therapist aides earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,650$17.62 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$35,040 – $38,090Top 10%: $48,360+
Jobs6800.36× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,730 | $17.66 | 550 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $29,250 | $14.06 | 480 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
North Dakota · $37,680 Massachusetts · $37,440 Ohio · $37,220 Wisconsin · $36,820 Oregon · $36,060 Connecticut · $35,770
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in Illinois?
Physical Therapist Aides in Illinois earned a median of $36,650 a year ($17.62 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $35,040 to $38,090.
Where in Illinois do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $36,730.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.