How much does a physical therapist make in Illinois?
$105,300a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in Illinois. That is $50.60 an hour or $8,771 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.60
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,000Median: $105,300Highest 10%: $140,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,000 | $39.90 | |
| 25th | $95,940 | $46.13 | |
| Median | $105,300 | $50.60 | |
| 75th | $122,900 | $59.10 | |
| 90th | $140,400 | $67.50 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $125,600 |
| Springfield, IL | $116,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $105,700 |
| Rockford, IL | $101,300 |
| St. Louis, MO | $100,600 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $100,400 |
| Kankakee, IL | $99,770 |
| Davenport, IA | $99,410 |
| Paducah, KY | $99,330 |
| Peoria, IL | $98,860 |
| Champaign, IL | $97,840 |
| Bloomington, IL | $97,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 6. New Mexico | $106,900 |
| 7. Washington | $106,000 |
| 8. Texas | $105,800 |
| 9. Illinois | $105,300 |
| 10. Connecticut | $104,400 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $103,800 |
| 12. Oregon | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $50.60 ($105,300 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $105,300 against $102,800 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for physical therapist pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays physical therapists the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $125,600 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.