Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Rockford, IL

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$57.49/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Rockford, IL is $57.49 per hour. This is 5% higher than the Illinois average of $54.64.

Last updated on July 7, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$57.49/hour

Rockford, IL

16% higher than the US average.

$54.64/hour

Illinois

11% higher than the US average.

$48.54/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Rockford Compare to Other Cities

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Racine, Wisconsin

$44/hour

This is 25% lower than the Rockford average of $55.18.

Chicago, Illinois

$51/hour

This is 7% lower than the Rockford average of $55.18.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$49/hour

This is 12% lower than the Rockford average of $55.18.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Chicago, Illinois pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Naperville, Illinois ($49) and Oak Lawn, Illinois ($46). Chicago, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Rockford, IL average for Physical Therapists is $57 per hour — Chicago, Illinois pays 11% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Chicago, Illinois	$51	$57
Naperville, Illinois	$49	$55
Oak Lawn, Illinois	$46	$55

Last updated on July 7, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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