Physical Therapists Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $100,730 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.43
10th percentile $80,420
90th percentile $165,650
Employed locally 130
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,420
    25th
    $91,110
    50th (median)
    $100,730
    75th
    $118,560
    90th
    $165,650

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,550
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,160
    Dental Hygienists$84,900
    Emergency Medical Technicians$35,610
    Nurse Practitioners$128,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Northwest Illinois is $48.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.99 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Northwest Illinois is 0.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $80,420 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,110.