Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Chicago, IL

Q: What cities in Illinois pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Rockford is currently the highest paying city in Illinois for Physical Therapist jobs, paying up to $59/hr. This is 7% higher than the average pay for Physical Therapist roles in Illinois. Other top paying cities include Chicago, paying up to $64/hr, Park Ridge, paying up to $54/hr, and Oak Lawn, paying up to $55/hr.

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$51.29/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Chicago, IL is $51.29 per hour. This is 11% lower than the Illinois average of $57.12.

Last updated on April 10, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$51.29/hour

Chicago, IL

1% higher than the US average.

$57.12/hour

Illinois

11% higher than the US average.

$50.57/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Worcester, Massachusetts

$56/hour

This is 5% higher than the Chicago average of $52.92.

Houston, Texas

$50/hour

This is 5% lower than the Chicago average of $52.92.

San Antonio, Texas

$45/hour

This is 17% lower than the Chicago average of $52.92.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Physical Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Chicago, Illinois	$53	$64
Oak Lawn, Illinois	$46	$55

Last updated on April 10, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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