Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Illinois
In Illinois, physical therapist assistants earn a median of $64,630 per year.
Median (Illinois)
$64,630
Bottom 10%
$51,560
Top 10%
$86,310
Employed in Illinois
4,320
How Illinois compares
Refit analysis ·In Illinois, physical therapist assistants earn a median of $64,630 — in line with the national median of $65,510. Locally the range runs $51,560 to $86,310. About 4,320 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #20 of 52 states for physical therapist assistants pay — roughly the 63th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $79,410) by 23%. State employment of about 4,320 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$65,510
US bottom 10%
$46,020
US top 10%
$87,630
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
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