Physical Therapists Salary in Decatur, IL

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

Median annual salary $125,600 +24.3% vs national
Median hourly $60.39
10th percentile $85,580
90th percentile $147,630
Employed locally 40
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,580
    25th
    $98,610
    50th (median)
    $125,600
    75th
    $147,630
    90th
    $147,630

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 201% Median Physical Therapists salary is 101% 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
    Williamsport, PA $109,720
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $108,420
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $108,280
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $105,640

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,120
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,570
    Pharmacists $139,370
    Nurse Practitioners $116,950
    Dental Hygienists $78,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Decatur, IL is $60.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.98 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Decatur, IL is 24.3% above 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $85,580 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,610.