Physical Therapists Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $101,230 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.67
10th percentile $82,200
90th percentile $133,600
Employed locally 190
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,200
    25th
    $94,060
    50th (median)
    $101,230
    75th
    $114,350
    90th
    $133,600

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 136% Median Physical Therapists salary is 36% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,940
    Nurse Practitioners $125,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,700
    Pharmacists $135,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Springfield, IL is $48.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.86 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Springfield, IL is 0.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $82,200 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,060.