Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Illinois

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Illinois?

The highest paying employer in Illinois for Physical Therapist jobs is SojouRN, paying up to $54/hr. This is 7% lower than the average pay for Physical Therapist roles in Illinois.

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

Chicago is currently the highest paying city in Illinois for Physical Therapist jobs, paying up to $62/hr. This is 14% lower than the average pay for Physical Therapist roles in Illinois. Other top paying cities include Park Ridge, paying up to $54/hr, Oak Lawn, paying up to $55/hr, and Urbana, paying up to $35/hr.

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$57.70/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Illinois is $57.70 per hour. This is 13% higher than the US average of $50.26.

Last updated on April 29, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$57.70/hour

Illinois

13% higher than the US average.

$50.26/hour

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Physical Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Chicago, Illinois	$51	$62
Oak Lawn, Illinois	$46	$55

How does the pay for Physical Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Wisconsin	$54	$64
Ohio	$47	$52
Tennessee	$40	$43
Michigan	$35	$54

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Illinois?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
SojouRN	$54	$55
Advocate Aurora Health	$52	$54
Lifepoint Health	$43	$43

Last updated on April 29, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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