Physical Therapist Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median physical therapist in the Chicago area earns $105,720 a year ($50.83 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($102,760) and about the same as the Illinois median ($105,250). Half of the 7,880 physical therapists there earn between $98,120 and $123,720.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,220 | $83,000 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $98,120 | $95,940 | $86,160 |
| Median | $105,720 | $105,250 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $123,720 | $122,920 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $142,320 | $140,410 | $135,140 |
| Average | $110,460 | $109,080 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 7,880 | 9,800 | 267,330 |
Chicago, IL ranks 16th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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Check my payPhysical therapist pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- San Diego, CA: $113,850
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,170
- Dallas, TX: $107,780
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.