Physical Therapists Salary in Champaign, IL

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

Median annual salary $97,800 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.02
10th percentile $76,740
90th percentile $126,220
Employed locally 210
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,740
    25th
    $87,380
    50th (median)
    $97,800
    75th
    $102,240
    90th
    $126,220

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 151% Median Physical Therapists salary is 51% 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

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,730
    Physicians, All Other $213,580
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $74,420
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $51,250
    Nurse Practitioners $124,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Champaign, IL is $47.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.06 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Champaign, IL is 3.2% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,740 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,380.