Physical Therapy Assistant Salary Guide: Illinois

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Average Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$38.64/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapy Assistant in Illinois is $38.64 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $35.83.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$38.64/hour

Illinois

7% higher than the US average.

$35.83/hour

United States

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

Missouri pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $37 per hour, followed by Wisconsin ($31). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Illinois average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $39 per hour — Missouri pays 5% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Missouri	$37	$40
Wisconsin	$31	$36

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

Elara Caring pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($33) and Graham Healthcare Group ($33). For comparison, the Illinois average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $39 per hour — Elara Caring pays 9% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Elara Caring	$35	$35
BJC HealthCare	$33	$33
Graham Healthcare Group	$33	$33
PT Solutions Physical Therapy	$30	$30
Confluent Health	$26	$26

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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