Physical Therapists Salary in Bloomington, IL

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

Median annual salary $98,520 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.36
10th percentile $71,950
90th percentile $117,190
Employed locally 110
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,950
    25th
    $77,210
    50th (median)
    $98,520
    75th
    $100,610
    90th
    $117,190

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 126% Median Physical Therapists salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $128,370
    Decatur, IL $125,600
    Williamsport, PA $109,720
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $108,420
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $108,280

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,060
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,320
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,400
    Nurse Practitioners $129,270
    Physicians, All Other $356,830
    Dental Hygienists $78,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Bloomington, IL is $47.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.23 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Bloomington, IL is 2.5% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $71,950 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,210.