Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $58,680 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.21
10th percentile $47,670
90th percentile $76,360
Employed locally 70
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,670
    25th
    $56,110
    50th (median)
    $58,680
    75th
    $71,940
    90th
    $76,360

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 75% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,820
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $83,250
    Charlottesville, VA $74,090
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $73,650
    Killeen-Temple, TX $73,600
    Abilene, TX $73,380

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,120
    Nursing Assistants $39,770
    Medical Assistants $38,580
    Dental Assistants $45,010
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,490
    Phlebotomists $39,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Bloomington, IL is $28.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Bloomington, IL is 10.4% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Bloomington?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,670 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,110.