How much does a physical therapist aide make in Illinois?
$36,650a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in Illinois. That is $17.62 an hour or $3,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.62
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,650Highest 10%: $48,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,040 | $16.85 | |
| Median | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 75th | $38,090 | $18.31 | |
| 90th | $48,360 | $23.25 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $36,730 |
| St. Louis, MO | $29,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 11. Massachusetts | $37,440 |
| 12. Ohio | $37,220 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $36,820 |
| 14. Illinois | $36,650 |
| 15. Oregon | $36,060 |
| 16. Connecticut | $35,770 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $35,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.62 ($36,650 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $36,650 against $35,240 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for physical therapist aide pay?
Illinois ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays physical therapist aides the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $36,730 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.