Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $31.37 an hour ($65,240 a year). About 4,890 people work in this job there.

$31.37Median hourly pay

$59,410–$74,280Middle half of workers, yearly

4,890People in this job in Illinois

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($68,380). Illinois ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Illinois

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$20.00	$41,600
25% of workers	$28.56	$59,410
Half of workers (median)	$31.37	$65,240
75% of workers	$35.71	$74,280
90% of workers	$39.37	$81,890

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$72,230	3,520
Springfield	$66,390	70
Decatur	$65,210	40
Kankakee	$64,960	40
Rockford	$64,040	90
Champaign-Urbana	$61,430	80
Peoria	$61,120	160
Bloomington	$59,590	80

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Job outlook: +23% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Illinois

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$46,090
Psychiatric Technicians	$46,200
Respiratory Therapists	$84,090
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$64,120
Surgical Assistants	$80,210
Physical Therapist Aides	$36,650

Other job titles for this job

Rehabilitation AssistantAssistantCertified Physical Therapist AssistantCptaHome Care Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health Physical Therapist AssistantHome Health Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health PtaLicensed Physical Therapist AssistantLptaLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Pta

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.