Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Physical Therapist Assistants in Illinois earn a median salary of $62,979 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.9% vs the national median of $65,510. An estimated 4,040 physical therapist assistants are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $58,680 to $67,670 depending on location.
$62,979
Avg median salary in Illinois
$67,670
Highest paying metro
$58,680
Lowest paying metro
4,040
Employed in Illinois
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Physical Therapist Assistants salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $67,670 | $61,300 | $77,400 | 2,960 |
| Decatur, IL | $65,210 | $55,250 | $66,620 | 40 |
| Kankakee, IL | $64,960 | $62,070 | $80,630 | 40 |
| East Central Illinois | $64,460 | $59,940 | $68,980 | 100 |
| Springfield, IL | $63,340 | $59,300 | $71,510 | 80 |
| Northwest Illinois | $62,730 | $56,250 | $72,950 | 70 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,230 | $51,750 | $71,570 | 130 |
| West Central Illinois | $62,180 | $59,720 | $70,210 | 130 |
| Rockford, IL | $61,840 | $59,910 | $71,040 | 110 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,790 | $53,720 | $66,810 | 90 |
| South Illinois | $60,660 | $54,010 | $73,090 | 220 |
| Bloomington, IL | $58,680 | $56,110 | $71,940 | 70 |