DOL Median (Chicago, IL)
$60,320
vs National
-11.3%
National: $67,995BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,352
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,320
-11.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,995
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Therapists in Chicago, IL earns $60,320 in nominal terms, which is 11.3% below the national average of $67,995. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,352 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chicago, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GEM HEALTHCARE INC. | $114,400 | 4 |
| ILLINOIS THERAPEUTIC & NURSING SERVICES LLC | $105,000 | 1 |
| Presence Chicago Hospitals Network | $104,000 | 2 |
| SAINTS MARY AND ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER | $104,000 | 3 |
| PRESENCE SAINTS MARY AND ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER | $104,000 | 1 |
| Athletico Ltd. | $103,000 | 1 |
| PREMIER POINT HOME HEALTH, NFP | $97,500 | 2 |
| CHICAGO HOME HEALTH CARE S.C. | $93,600 | 2 |
| MASTECH HEALTHCARE, INC | $89,440 | 31 |
| HOME HEALTH OF ILLINOIS, LLC | $88,650 | 14 |
| EBS Healthcare, LLC | $87,360 | 16 |
| QUALITY THERAPY & CONSULTATION, INC. | $83,200 | 4 |
| Select Rehabilitation LLC | $83,200 | 355 |
| INTEGRATED THERAPY SPECIALIST | $83,200 | 1 |
| COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTICS, LTD. | $82,701 | 2 |
| SPORTS AND ORTHO PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS MEDIC | $80,000 | 1 |
| PREMIER THERAPY,LLC | $80,000 | 1 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | $78,520 | 4 |
| International Consulting LLC | $78,458 | 3 |
| REBOUND FITNESS AND REHABILITATION, INC. | $77,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Physical Therapists make in Chicago, IL?
The median Physical Therapists salary in Chicago, IL is $60,320 based on 284 DOL filings.
Is Chicago, IL a good place to work as a Physical Therapists?
A Physical Therapists in Chicago, IL earns 11.3% less than the national median of $67,995, or $65,352 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.