How much does a Pediatric Physical Therapist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pediatric Physical Therapist in Chicago, IL is $71,181. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,524 to $76,576, with most professionals earning between $58,463 and $81,488.

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Pediatric Physical Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pediatric Physical Therapist Salary $58,463 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Pediatric Physical Therapist Salary $64,524 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Pediatric Physical Therapist Salary $71,181 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Pediatric Physical Therapist Salary $76,576 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Pediatric Physical Therapist Salary $81,488 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $64,524 10% $58,463 90% $81,488 75% $76,576 $71,181 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Pediatric Physical Therapist ?

Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, by using mechanical force and movements (bio-mechanics or kinesiology), manual therapy, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy, remediates impairments and promotes mobility and function. Physical therapy is used to improve a patient's quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, and patient education. It is performed by physical therapists (known as physiotherapists in many countries). In addition to clinical practice, other activities encompassed in the physical therapy profession include research, educati...

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  1. This Job:

    Pediatric Physical Therapist

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

  2. Up a level:

    Physical Therapist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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