Physical Therapists Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $100,900 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.51
10th percentile $74,780
90th percentile $129,990
Employed locally 280
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,780
    25th
    $98,670
    50th (median)
    $100,900
    75th
    $123,680
    90th
    $129,990

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 152% Median Physical Therapists salary is 52% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,090
    Physicians, All Other $323,660
    Dental Hygienists $82,970
    Nurse Practitioners $130,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Rockford, IL is $48.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.45 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Rockford, IL is 0.1% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $74,780 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,670.