verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$105,250/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.60/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
9,800
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$105,294 #25 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Illinois, explained

Physical therapists in Illinois earn a median of $105,250 per year ($50.60 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $83,000, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $140,410. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $105,250 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $105,250 is worth about $105,294 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #25 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$83,000
$39.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$105,250
$50.60/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$140,410
$67.50/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $105,250 $105,294
Wisconsin $101,840 $108,231 +$3,410
Indiana $101,560 $108,819 +$3,690
Kentucky $100,710 $111,703 +$4,540
Missouri $99,310 $109,352 +$5,940
Iowa $97,560 $111,164 +$7,690

Physical Therapist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Illinois?

Physical therapists in Illinois earn a median of $105,250 per year ($50.60 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Illinois pay physical therapists well?

At $105,250, Illinois pays 2% above the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 9,800 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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