How much does a physical therapist make in Peoria?
$98,860a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $47.53 an hour or $8,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.53
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 256 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,400Median: $98,860Highest 10%: $135,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,400 | $37.69 | |
| 25th | $97,600 | $46.92 | |
| Median | $98,860 | $47.53 | |
| 75th | $117,300 | $56.41 | |
| 90th | $135,400 | $65.11 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| 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 |
| Champaign, IL | $97,840 |
| Bloomington, IL | $97,250 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $310,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $241,900 |
| Physician | $224,700 |
| Dentist | $168,800 |
| Optometrist | $166,600 |
| Pharmacist | $139,900 |
| Veterinarian | $135,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,900 |
| Occupational Therapist | $96,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $47.53 ($98,860 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $98,860 against $102,800 nationally, 4% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $105,300, so Peoria pays 6% less.
Where does Peoria rank for physical therapist pay?
256 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,400 or more.
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.