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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$65,240/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.37/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
4,890
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$65,267 #40 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Illinois, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Illinois earn a median of $65,240 per year ($31.37 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $41,600, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $81,890. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $65,240 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $65,240 is worth about $65,267 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #40 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$41,600
$20.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,240
$31.37/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,890
$39.37/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $65,240 $65,267 —
Indiana $65,280 $69,946 −$40
Wisconsin $64,080 $68,101 +$1,160
Missouri $63,770 $70,218 +$1,470
Kentucky $61,480 $68,191 +$3,760
Iowa $61,030 $69,540 +$4,210

Physical Therapist Assistant in Illinois: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Illinois?

Physical therapist assistants in Illinois earn a median of $65,240 per year ($31.37 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Illinois pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $65,240, Illinois pays 5% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 4,890 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

California · $83,110 Massachusetts · $79,460 New Jersey · $78,440 Texas · $78,000 Maryland · $77,670 Alaska · $77,640 Connecticut · $75,880 Nevada · $75,520 Delaware · $74,610 Virginia · $73,760 Oregon · $73,180 Georgia · $72,800

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