Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Illinois
$65,810avg. a year
$31.64 an hour · 4,890 employed
Physical Therapist Assistants in Illinois earn an average of $65,810 a year. That is $2,920 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $68,730. The best-paying metro area is Springfield, IL at $68,720.
$65,240Median pay
$31.64Average hourly
+9%Avg. pay since 2020
#27Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Illinois metro areas
Average pay for physical therapist assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
170 jobs
Springfield, IL
$68,720
$33.04 an hour
240 jobs
Kankakee, IL
$68,160
$32.77 an hour
33,520 jobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$67,180
$32.30 an hour
41,100 jobs
St. Louis, MO-IL
$66,660
$32.05 an hour
5140 jobs
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
$66,030
$31.75 an hour
640 jobs
Decatur, IL
$64,680
$31.10 an hour
790 jobs
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL
$64,570
$31.04 an hour
890 jobs
Rockford, IL
$64,000
$30.77 an hour
9160 jobs
Peoria, IL
$63,080
$30.33 an hour
1080 jobs
Bloomington, IL
$60,390
$29.03 an hour
1160 jobs
Paducah, KY-IL
$58,630
$28.19 an hour
1280 jobs
Champaign-Urbana, IL
$58,600
$28.17 an hour
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Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Illinois, charted
Pay over time
Illinois, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Illinois physical therapist assistants work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Illinois vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,730 | $33.04 |
| Illinois | $65,810 | $31.64 |
| Wisconsin | $65,480 | $31.48 |
| Indiana | $65,470 | $31.48 |
| Missouri | $65,190 | $31.34 |
| Kentucky | $60,490 | $29.08 |
| Iowa | $60,220 | $28.95 |
Related jobs in Illinois
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$65,580
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38,210
- Nursing Assistants$45,230
- Medical Assistants$45,770
- Dental Assistants$48,990
- Phlebotomists$45,860
Average pay, Illinois, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Illinois?
The average is $65,810 a year, and the median is $65,240. That is $2,920 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $68,730.
What is the hourly wage in Illinois?
$31.64 an hour on average; the median is $31.37.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
Springfield, IL ($68,720), followed by Kankakee, IL ($68,160). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Champaign-Urbana, IL ($58,600).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #27 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 31-2021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national physical therapist assistants page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.