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Salary · Illinois · BLS OEWS May 2024

Physical Therapists Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, physical therapists earn a median of $103,380 per year.

Median (Illinois)
$103,380
Bottom 10%
$82,590
Top 10%
$140,670
Employed in Illinois
10,390

How Illinois compares

Refit analysis ·In Illinois, physical therapists earn a median of $103,380 — 2% above the national median of $101,020. Locally the range runs $82,590 to $140,670. About 10,390 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #9 of 52 states for physical therapists pay — roughly the 84th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $123,300) by 19%. State employment of about 10,390 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$101,020
US bottom 10%
$74,420
US top 10%
$132,500

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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