Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Illinois
What physical therapist assistants earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$65,240$31.37 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$59,410 – $74,280Top 10%: $81,890+
Jobs4,8901.11× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant 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 | $72,230 | $34.73 | 3,520 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $65,820 | $31.65 | 1,100 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $62,570 | $30.08 | 240 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,120 | $29.39 | 160 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $61,130 | $29.39 | 140 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $62,450 | $30.03 | 130 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $62,540 | $30.07 | 130 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $61,560 | $29.60 | 90 |
| Rockford, IL | $64,040 | $30.79 | 90 |
| Bloomington, IL | $59,590 | $28.65 | 80 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $61,430 | $29.53 | 80 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $64,590 | $31.05 | 80 |
| Springfield, IL | $66,390 | $31.92 | 70 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $58,720 | $28.23 | 60 |
| Decatur, IL | $65,210 | $31.35 | 40 |
| Kankakee, IL | $64,960 | $31.23 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Louisiana · $65,370 Indiana · $65,280 Colorado · $64,810 Arizona · $64,650 Arkansas · $64,520 Kansas · $64,500
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 assistant make in Illinois?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Illinois earned a median of $65,240 a year ($31.37 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $59,410 to $74,280.
Where in Illinois do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $72,230.
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.