778+ Physical Therapist Jobs in Illinois
Physical Therapist positions in Illinois with $70K-$95K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
778+ positions available
778+ Physical Therapist Jobs in Illinois Available Now
These 668 roles pay ~$105k median with 6.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Illinois Compares for Physical Therapist Pay
Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physical therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Physical Therapist roles in Illinois advertise $4k above the $91k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $118k.
| State | Median pay | vs IL | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $94k | — | 5.8/10 | 1487 |
| California#1 | $118k | +$24k | 5.8/10 | 2742 |
| Hawaii#2 | $118k | +$23k | 5.5/10 | 132 |
| Iowaborders | $89k | −$5k | 6.0/10 | 425 |
| Missouriborders | $88k | −$6k | 5.9/10 | 704 |
| Wisconsinborders | $87k | −$7k | 5.9/10 | 741 |
| Indianaborders | $87k | −$8k | 5.4/10 | 699 |
| Kentuckyborders | $84k | −$10k | 5.8/10 | 604 |
“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Illinois Jobs
778+ physical therapist positions in Illinois
Competitive Pay
Earn $70K-$95K with benefits
Updated Daily
New positions added daily
Physical Therapist Jobs in Illinois: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Illinois offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physical therapist jobs in illinois. With 778+ open positions and salaries ranging from $51K to $131K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physical Therapist Jobs in Illinois on this page have an average score of 3/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for physical therapist jobs in illinois include Athletico Physical Therapy, Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois, American Addiction Centers, ATI Physical Therapy, and more. Positions span physical therapist jobs illinois. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for physical therapist jobs in illinois, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $108K, trending up 2.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 2,857+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physical therapists earn in Illinois?
Listed physical therapists in Illinois on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $51K to $131K per year, with a median near $82K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid physical therapists jobs available?
Some physical therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physical therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physical therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Illinois right now?
Employers currently hiring for physical therapist roles include Athletico Physical Therapy, Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois, American Addiction Centers, ATI Physical Therapy, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physical therapist jobs in illinois are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 778+ physical therapists positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
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