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Physical Therapist Jobs in Illinois

Across 883 live Physical Therapist listings in Illinois, median advertised pay is $105K (75th percentile $116K), based on the 644 that state a salary; Illinois ranks 19th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (86), Athletico Physical Therapy (58), Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (36).

Updated today883+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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883 jobs

These 644 roles pay ~$105k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

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Functional PathwaysMetamora, IL

Physical Therapist

$43-$48 per hour

Physical Therapist, (PT) PRN

Lifepoint HealthEdwardsville, IL

Physical Therapist

$55 per hour

Physical Therapist II - Per Diem

Nevada System of Higher EducationNaperville, IL

Physical Therapist

$51 per hour

Physical Therapist (EnduraCare AcuteCare)

Effingham HospitalEffingham, IL

Physical Therapist

Pay not disclosed

Physical Therapist - School Based Pediatrics

Omni TherapeuticsChicago, IL

Physical Therapist

Pay not disclosed

Physical Therapist Assistant

Ortho IllinoisIllinois

Physical Therapist Assistant

$63,000 - $85,000

Physical Therapist - Oswego, IL

FOX RehabilitationOswego, IL

Physical Therapist

$65,000-$105,000

Physical Therapist

Illinois Bone and Joint InstitutePark Ridge, IL

Physical Therapist

$82,000-$110,000

Physical Therapist

PT Partners - Phoenix Physical TherapySwansea, IL

Physical Therapist

up to $90,000

Physical Therapist - Evanston, IL

FOX RehabilitationEvanston, IL

Physical Therapist

$65,000-$105,000

Physical Therapist - Waukegan, IL

FOX RehabilitationWaukegan, IL

Physical Therapist

$65,000-$105,000

Physical Therapist

Iroquois Memorial Hospital & Resident HomeWatseka, IL

Physical Therapist

$83,200 - $124,800

Physical Therapist- Outpatient-Fulltime

Southern Illinois HealthcareIllinois

Physical Therapist

$77,500 - $120,000

Physical Therapist

Sarah Bush LincolnIllinois

Physical Therapist

starting at $39

Physical Therapist

Adams PlaceQuincy, IL

Physical Therapist

Pay not disclosed

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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.

Median advertised

$94k

Pay rank

#19 of 51

Work-life balance

5.4/10 · #25

Open listings

2170

Physical Therapist roles in Illinois advertise $2k above the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $116k.

Physical Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, Illinois compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
State	Median pay	vs IL	WLB	Listings
Illinois (this page)	$94k	—	5.4/10	2170
California#1	$116k	+$21k	5.4/10	4079
Alaska#2	$115k	+$21k	5.5/10	109
Wisconsinborders	$91k	−$3k	5.5/10	907
Missouriborders	$89k	−$5k	5.5/10	1014
Indianaborders	$88k	−$6k	4.8/10	1173
Iowaborders	$87k	−$8k	5.6/10	538
Kentuckyborders	$85k	−$9k	5.3/10	879

“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Physical Therapist Jobs in Illinois: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

Illinois offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physical therapist jobs in illinois. With 883+ open positions, 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 5.6/10. 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 Nevada System of Higher Education, FOX Rehabilitation, Adams Place, Functional Pathways, 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, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) 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 $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ 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.

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A few things worth knowing

About Physical Therapist jobs in Illinois.

How much do physical therapists earn in Illinois?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physical therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

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 Nevada System of Higher Education, FOX Rehabilitation, Adams Place, Functional Pathways, 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 883 physical therapists positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.