Physical Therapists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Physical Therapists in Illinois earn a median salary of $103,403 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.4% vs the national median of $101,020. An estimated 10,090 physical therapists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $97,070 to $125,600 depending on location.
$103,403
Avg median salary in Illinois
$125,600
Highest paying metro
$97,070
Lowest paying metro
10,090
Employed in Illinois
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inPhysical Therapists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $125,600 | $98,610 | $147,630 | 40 |
| South Illinois | $105,640 | $99,070 | $126,510 | 230 |
| West Central Illinois | $104,590 | $97,490 | $112,800 | 160 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $104,200 | $96,580 | $119,940 | 8,360 |
| East Central Illinois | $103,420 | $83,550 | $115,620 | 120 |
| Springfield, IL | $101,230 | $94,060 | $114,350 | 190 |
| Peoria, IL | $101,140 | $96,140 | $118,980 | 210 |
| Rockford, IL | $100,900 | $98,670 | $123,680 | 280 |
| Northwest Illinois | $100,730 | $91,110 | $118,560 | 130 |
| Bloomington, IL | $98,520 | $77,210 | $100,610 | 110 |
| Champaign, IL | $97,800 | $87,380 | $102,240 | 210 |
| Kankakee, IL | $97,070 | $96,180 | $125,110 | 50 |