How much does a physical therapist make in Springfield?
$116,000a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $55.76 an hour or $9,666 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.76
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,030Median: $116,000Highest 10%: $147,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,030 | $38.96 | |
| 25th | $101,700 | $48.91 | |
| Median | $116,000 | $55.76 | |
| 75th | $126,800 | $60.95 | |
| 90th | $147,400 | $70.86 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $438,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $218,300 |
| Pediatrician | $217,000 |
| Dentist | $209,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $167,300 |
| Pharmacist | $135,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,200 |
| Occupational Therapist | $102,800 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $55.76 ($116,000 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $116,000 against $102,800 nationally, 13% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $105,300, so Springfield pays 10% more.
Where does Springfield rank for physical therapist pay?
26 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $147,400 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.