Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Illinois
Physical Therapist Assistants in Illinois earn a median of $65,240 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($68,380)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,890
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,600; the top 10% earn over $81,890. Nationally the range is $47,750 to $89,510.
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Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Illinois
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Illinois?
The median is $65,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,600 and the top 10% earn over $81,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for physical therapist assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $68,380). Living costs are not included.