Physical Therapist salary in Illinois
What physical therapists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$105,250$50.60 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$95,940 – $122,920Top 10%: $140,410+
Jobs9,8000.93× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist 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 | $105,720 | $50.83 | 7,880 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $100,600 | $48.37 | 2,480 |
| Peoria, IL | $98,860 | $47.53 | 300 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $99,410 | $47.80 | 280 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $109,550 | $52.67 | 250 |
| Rockford, IL | $101,340 | $48.72 | 190 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $97,710 | $46.98 | 190 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $104,080 | $50.04 | 180 |
| Springfield, IL | $115,990 | $55.76 | 150 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $99,990 | $48.07 | 150 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $97,840 | $47.04 | 140 |
| Bloomington, IL | $97,250 | $46.76 | 100 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $100,420 | $48.28 | 100 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $99,330 | $47.76 | 80 |
| Kankakee, IL | $99,770 | $47.97 | 60 |
| Decatur, IL | $125,600 | $60.39 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Maryland · $106,890 New Mexico · $106,880 Washington · $105,950 Texas · $105,810 Connecticut · $104,360 Massachusetts · $103,790
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 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200 Nurse Practitioners · $130,680
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Illinois?
Physical Therapists in Illinois earned a median of $105,250 a year ($50.60 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $95,940 to $122,920.
Where in Illinois do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Decatur, IL at $125,600.
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.