Physical Therapists Salary
The median pay for a physical therapists in Decatur, IL is $125,600/year ($60.39/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $86K at the entry level to $148K for experienced workers.
So what does $126K get you in Decatur?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Decatur’s Regional Price Parity (88.4). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Decatur
Decatur sits well above the national pay line for physical therapists, local pay runs about 22% higher than the U.S. median of $103K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,163/month, 15.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.4 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Decatur offers a genuinely strong financial position for physical therapistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for physical therapists in metros near Decatur, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $106K | , |
| Peoria | $99K | , |
| Rockford | $101K | , |
| Springfield | $116K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Decatur, IL
Entry-level physical therapists (10th percentile) start around $86K. Mid-career wages sit at $126K. Top earners bring in $148K or more, a $62K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Physical Therapists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $124K | +21% | 26,580 |
| Alaska | $115K | +12% | 680 |
| New Jersey | $112K | +9% | 9,750 |
| Nevada | $111K | +8% | 2,030 |
| Maryland | $107K | +4% | 3,940 |
| New Mexico | $107K | +4% | 1,330 |
| Washington | $106K | +3% | 5,370 |
| Texas | $106K | +3% | 21,870 |
| Illinois | $105K | +2% | 9,800 |
| Connecticut | $104K | +2% | 4,060 |
| Massachusetts | $104K | +1% | 6,850 |
| Oregon | $104K | +1% | 3,210 |
| Arizona | $103K | +0% | 5,170 |
| Ohio | $103K | +0% | 10,280 |
| Georgia | $103K | -0% | 6,780 |
| Delaware | $102K | -1% | 1,260 |
| Colorado | $102K | -1% | 5,630 |
| Minnesota | $102K | -1% | 5,180 |
| Wisconsin | $102K | -1% | 5,580 |
| Hawaii | $102K | -1% | 950 |
| District of Columbia | $102K | -1% | 610 |
| Indiana | $102K | -1% | 6,130 |
| Virginia | $101K | -1% | 7,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $101K | -1% | 11,710 |
| South Carolina | $101K | -1% | 3,930 |
| Florida | $101K | -2% | 16,290 |
| Michigan | $101K | -2% | 8,630 |
| Kentucky | $101K | -2% | 3,390 |
| New York | $101K | -2% | 20,940 |
| Wyoming | $100K | -2% | 560 |
| Tennessee | $100K | -3% | 4,800 |
| Mississippi | $100K | -3% | 1,980 |
| North Carolina | $100K | -3% | 7,350 |
| Utah | $100K | -3% | 2,300 |
| New Hampshire | $100K | -3% | 1,960 |
| Maine | $100K | -3% | 1,860 |
| Rhode Island | $99K | -3% | 1,020 |
| Missouri | $99K | -3% | 4,900 |
| Arkansas | $99K | -4% | 2,680 |
| Idaho | $99K | -4% | 1,030 |
| Oklahoma | $99K | -4% | 2,560 |
| Louisiana | $99K | -4% | 3,280 |
| Kansas | $98K | -4% | 2,660 |
| Vermont | $98K | -5% | 760 |
| Iowa | $98K | -5% | 2,530 |
| Alabama | $97K | -5% | 3,040 |
| Nebraska | $97K | -6% | 2,140 |
| West Virginia | $97K | -6% | 1,310 |
| South Dakota | $93K | -10% | 1,060 |
| Montana | $91K | -11% | 1,180 |
| North Dakota | $85K | -17% | 830 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Decatur?
Yes — at the median salary of $126K, rent takes 15.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,163/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for physical therapists in Decatur?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new physical therapists typically earn — is $86K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,135/month. At HUD’s $1,163/month FMR, rent would take 23% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is physical therapist a high-paying job in Decatur?
Local pay is 22% above the national median — $126K here vs. $103K nationally.
How does Decatur compare to the national average for physical therapists?
Decatur pays $126K median vs. the U.S. average of $103K — that’s +22%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.4), the purchasing-power equivalent is $142K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do physical therapists make in Decatur, IL?
The median is $125,600 a year, that works out to about $60 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $85,580, and experienced physical therapists can clear $147,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $126K enough to live in Decatur?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,532/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,163/month, which eats 15.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a physical therapists salary go in Decatur?
Decatur has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapists salary is worth about $142,081 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physical therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.