Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,146/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Chicago, IL is $2,146 per week. This is 9% lower than the Illinois average of $2,331.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 42 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,146/week

Chicago, IL

This is equal to the US average

$2,331/week

Illinois

8% higher than the US average.

$2,150/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Kenosha, Wisconsin

$2,212/week

This is 16% higher than the Chicago average of $1,865.

Rockford, Illinois

$2,472/week

This is 25% higher than the Chicago average of $1,865.

Urbana, Illinois

$2,669/week

This is 30% higher than the Chicago average of $1,865.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?

Danville, Illinois pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,892 per week, followed by Centralia, Illinois ($2,795) and Kankakee, Illinois ($2,779). For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,146 per week — Danville, Illinois pays 35% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Danville, Illinois$2,892$2,892
Centralia, Illinois$2,795$2,795
Kankakee, Illinois$2,779$2,867
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Chicago?

Advantis Medical pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,480 per week, followed by ALOIS Healthcare ($2,429) and Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied ($2,409). ALOIS Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,583. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,146 per week — Advantis Medical pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Advantis Medical$2,480$2,480
ALOIS Healthcare$2,429$2,583
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied$2,409$2,409
AMN Healthcare Allied$2,402$2,402
American Traveler$2,387$2,387
Critical Connection, inc$2,386$2,573
Medical Solutions Allied$2,380$2,380
Anders Group$2,374$2,374
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,313$2,420
LanceSoft$2,300$2,300

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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