DOL Median (Illinois)
$62,400
vs National
-8.2%
National: $67,995BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,606
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,400
-8.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,995
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Therapists in Illinois earns $62,400 in nominal terms, which is 8.2% 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 $67,606 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GEM HEALTHCARE INC. | $114,400 | 4 |
| ARLINGTON PEDIATRIC THERAPY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LTD | $108,160 | 2 |
| 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 |
| AMERICA AT HOME HEALTHCARE AND NURSING SERVICES, LTD | $104,000 | 7 |
| PROFESSIONAL HOME CARE ADVANTAGE, INC. | $104,000 | 2 |
| RIVERSHORES CARE CENTER, LLC | $104,000 | 1 |
| Athletico Ltd. | $103,000 | 1 |
| PREMIER POINT HOME HEALTH, NFP | $97,500 | 2 |
| GLOBAL REHABILITATION CLINIC SC | $95,000 | 2 |
| CHICAGO HOME HEALTH CARE S.C. | $93,600 | 2 |
| ACCOUNTABLE HEALTHCARE STAFFING | $93,600 | 2 |
| ASSURE HOME HEALTHCARE, INC. | $93,240 | 4 |
| SUBURBAN MEDICAL AND WELLNESS SYNDROME CENTER | $92,186 | 4 |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | $90,000 | 1 |
| Covenant Care California, LLC | $89,440 | 9 |
| TRICARE REHAB | $89,440 | 9 |
| MASTECH HEALTHCARE, INC | $89,440 | 31 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Physical Therapists
SUGAR LOAF, NY · $145,600SCARSDALE, NE · $137,987Clarksville, TN · $137,500South San Francisco, CA · $135,200Brighton, MA · $131,154Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Cardiologists · $300,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $230,000Physicians, All Other · $230,000Orthodontists · $216,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physical Therapists make in Illinois?
The median Physical Therapists salary in Illinois is $62,400 based on 1,382 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Physical Therapists?
A Physical Therapists in Illinois earns 8.2% less than the national median of $67,995, or $67,606 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.