Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,180 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.89
10th percentile $46,260
90th percentile $78,330
Employed locally 130
National median $65,510

Compare Physical Therapist Assistants salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how West Central Illinois stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Physical Therapist Assistants
in
West Central Illinois
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,260
    25th
    $59,720
    50th (median)
    $62,180
    75th
    $70,210
    90th
    $78,330

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $37,840
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,150
    Medical Assistants $40,870
    Dental Assistants $44,820
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,700
    Phlebotomists $38,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in West Central Illinois is $29.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.60 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in West Central Illinois is 5.1% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,260 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,720.