Physical Therapist salary in Illinois
The median annual wage for physical therapists in Illinois is $105,250, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $102,760. Illinois ranks 9 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$105,250
25th percentile
$95,940
75th percentile
$122,920
90th percentile
$140,410
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Illinois | 9,800 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Illinois | $109,080 |
| National median | $102,760 |
| National employment | 267,330 |
Metro areas in Illinois
- Chicago, IL: median $105,720
States with similar pay for physical therapists
- Texas: median $105,810
- Washington: median $105,950
- Connecticut: median $104,360
- Massachusetts: median $103,790
- New Mexico: median $106,880
- Maryland: median $106,890
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Physical Therapists" (29-1123), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.