Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,368/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Chicago, IL is $1,368 per week. This is 11% lower than the Illinois average of $1,513.

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,368/week

Chicago, IL

58% lower than the US average.

$1,513/week

Illinois

43% lower than the US average.

$2,163/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Oak Park, Illinois

$1,628/week

This is 11% lower than the Chicago average of $1,809.

Ottawa, Illinois

$1,580/week

This is 14% lower than the Chicago average of $1,809.

South Haven, Michigan

$1,777/week

This is 2% lower than the Chicago average of $1,809.

Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants?

Lincoln, Illinois pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,704 per week, followed by Centralia, Illinois ($1,675) and Marion, Illinois ($1,639). Lincoln, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,882. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,368 per week — Lincoln, Illinois pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lincoln, Illinois$1,704$1,882
Centralia, Illinois$1,675$1,750
Marion, Illinois$1,639$1,850
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Chicago?

Synergy Medical Staffing pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,519 per week, followed by Medlivo Therapy ($1,510) and National Staffing Solutions-Therapy ($1,497). For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,368 per week — Synergy Medical Staffing pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Synergy Medical Staffing$1,519$1,519
Medlivo Therapy$1,510$1,510
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy$1,497$1,497
ALOIS Healthcare$1,490$1,490
Prime Time Healthcare Therapy$1,450$1,450
SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy$1,450$1,450
Lucid Staffing Solutions$1,440$1,440
Critical Connection, inc$1,426$1,426
Jackson Therapy Partners$1,407$1,407
Centra Healthcare Allied$1,396$1,396

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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