Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,185/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Chicago, IL is $2,185 per week. This is 9% lower than the Illinois average of $2,392.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 48 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,185/week

Chicago, IL

1% higher than the US average.

$2,392/week

Illinois

10% higher than the US average.

$2,159/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Rockford, Illinois

$2,420/week

This is 17% higher than the Chicago average of $2,006.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,017/week

This is 1% higher than the Chicago average of $2,006.

Lincoln, Illinois

$2,391/week

This is 16% higher than the Chicago average of $2,006.

Average Travel Physical Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?

Normal, Illinois pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,846 per week, followed by Springfield, Illinois ($2,835). Springfield, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,523. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,185 per week — Normal, Illinois pays 30% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Normal, Illinois$2,846$3,047
Springfield, Illinois$2,835$3,523
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Chicago?

American Consultants pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,760 per week, followed by Care Career ($2,600) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,584). For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,185 per week — American Consultants pays 26% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
American Consultants$2,760$2,760
Care Career$2,600$2,600
ALOIS Healthcare$2,584$2,584
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,562$2,562
Towne U.S. LLC$2,560$2,560
FlexCare Allied$2,446$2,446
Anders Group$2,432$2,432
Skyline Med Staff Therapy$2,420$2,420
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,400$2,499
Jackson Therapy Partners$2,331$2,508

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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