How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Illinois?
$65,240a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Illinois. That is $31.37 an hour or $5,437 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.37
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $65,240Highest 10%: $81,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $59,410 | $28.56 | |
| Median | $65,240 | $31.37 | |
| 75th | $74,280 | $35.71 | |
| 90th | $81,890 | $39.37 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $72,230 |
| Springfield, IL | $66,390 |
| St. Louis, MO | $65,820 |
| Decatur, IL | $65,210 |
| Kankakee, IL | $64,960 |
| Rockford, IL | $64,040 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $61,560 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,430 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,130 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,120 |
| Bloomington, IL | $59,590 |
| Paducah, KY | $58,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 22. Maine | $66,250 |
| 23. Louisiana | $65,370 |
| 24. Indiana | $65,280 |
| 25. Illinois | $65,240 |
| 26. Colorado | $64,810 |
| 27. Arizona | $64,650 |
| 28. Arkansas | $64,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $31.37 ($65,240 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $65,240 against $68,380 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $72,230 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.