Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Chicago, IL

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$53.48/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Chicago, IL is $53.48 per hour. This is 10% lower than the Illinois average of $58.68.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$53.48/hour

Chicago, IL

2% lower than the US average.

$58.68/hour

Illinois

7% higher than the US average.

$54.68/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Racine, Wisconsin

$47/hour

This is 15% lower than the Chicago average of $53.65.

Evansville, Indiana

$50/hour

This is 8% lower than the Chicago average of $53.65.

Athens, Tennessee

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What cities in Illinois pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Rockford, Illinois pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Chicago, Illinois ($54) and Naperville, Illinois ($49). Rockford, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Physical Therapists is $53 per hour — Rockford, Illinois pays 3% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Rockford, Illinois	$55	$59
Chicago, Illinois	$54	$57
Naperville, Illinois	$49	$55
Oak Lawn, Illinois	$46	$55

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

Only Maximum Healthcare Solutions reports pay data for Physical Therapists, averaging $54 per hour. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Physical Therapists is $53 per hour, roughly in line with Maximum Healthcare Solutions.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Maximum Healthcare Solutions	$54	$54

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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