Average Physical Therapist Salary

$49.31/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Naperville, IL is $49.31 per hour. This is 19% lower than the Illinois average of $58.76.

Last updated on September 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$49.31/hour

Naperville, IL

9% lower than the US average.

$58.76/hour

Illinois

8% higher than the US average.

$53.98/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Naperville Compare to Other Cities

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Chicago, Illinois

$54/hour

This is 8% higher than the Naperville average of $49.31.

Racine, Wisconsin

$47/hour

This is 6% lower than the Naperville average of $49.31.

Florissant, Missouri

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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 Naperville, IL average for Therapists is $49 per hour — Rockford, Illinois pays 12% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Rockford, Illinois$55$59
Chicago, Illinois$54$57
Naperville, Illinois$49$55
Oak Lawn, Illinois$46$55

Last updated on September 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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