Average Therapist Salary

$51.39/hour

The average salary for a Therapist in Chicago, IL is $51.39 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Illinois average of $52.02.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Therapist salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$51.39/hour

Chicago, IL

5% higher than the US average.

$52.02/hour

Illinois

7% higher than the US average.

$48.60/hour

United States

How Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Naperville, Illinois

$49/hour

This is 4% lower than the Chicago average of $51.39.

Racine, Wisconsin

$43/hour

This is 19% lower than the Chicago average of $51.39.

Madison, Wisconsin

$55/hour

This is 6% higher than the Chicago average of $51.39.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Therapist jobs in Chicago?

Maximum Healthcare Solutions pays Therapists the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by PT Solutions Physical Therapy ($30). For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Therapists is $51 per hour — Maximum Healthcare Solutions pays 2% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Maximum Healthcare Solutions$51$51
PT Solutions Physical Therapy$30$30

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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