Physical Therapists Salary in Illinois

Physical therapists in Illinois earn the most in Decatur (average $121,330 a year) and the least in Champaign ($100,260), across the 8 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapists average at $109,080 and the median at $105,250 for 9,800 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,280.

Physical Therapists average salary by city in Illinois

Decatur$121,330
Springfield$111,740
Chicago$110,460
Kankakee$104,790
Peoria$103,650
Rockford$103,440
Bloomington$100,380
Champaign$100,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Decatur	$121,330	$125,600	$98,610	$88,321	88
Springfield	$111,740	$115,990	$101,730	$82,049	93
Chicago	$110,460	$105,720	$98,120	$81,212	104
Kankakee	$104,790	$99,770	$92,190	$77,504	96
Peoria	$103,650	$98,860	$97,600	$76,758	91
Rockford	$103,440	$101,340	$99,980	$76,621	92
Bloomington	$100,380	$97,250	$77,840	$74,620	94
Champaign	$100,260	$97,840	$82,260	$74,541	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapists salary in other states

Physical Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1123.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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