Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $61,790 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.71
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $74,150
Employed locally 90
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $53,720
    50th (median)
    $61,790
    75th
    $66,810
    90th
    $74,150

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 96% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 4% 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 Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $43,720
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,020
    Medical Assistants $42,930
    Phlebotomists $43,080
    Dental Assistants $45,290
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Champaign, IL is $29.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Champaign, IL is 5.7% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,720.