Salary data · Illinois
Physical therapist assistant salary in Illinois
Physical therapist assistants in Illinois earn a mean of $65,810 a year and a median of $65,240, 4.2% below the national mean of $68,730. That ranks 27th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$65,810
Mean annual wage
about $32 an hour
$65,240
Median annual wage
27th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
4,890
PTAs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for physical therapist assistants already employed in Illinois, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Physical therapist assistant pay by metro in Illinois
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $67,180 | $72,230 | 3,520 |
| Rockford | $64,000 | $64,040 | 90 |
| Peoria | $63,080 | $61,120 | 160 |
| Champaign | $58,600 | $61,430 | 80 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many physical therapist assistants work in Illinois
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Illinois is not a member of the PT Compact: physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in another state need a full Illinois license before starting.
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