How much does a Clinical Therapist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Clinical Therapist in Chicago, IL is $67,107. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $52,901 to a high of $80,387, with most professionals earning between $59,671 and $74,058.

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Clinical Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Clinical Therapist Salary $52,901 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Clinical Therapist Salary $59,671 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Clinical Therapist Salary $67,107 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Clinical Therapist Salary $74,058 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Clinical Therapist Salary $80,387 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $59,671 10% $52,901 90% $80,387 75% $74,058 $67,107 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Clinical 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clinical Therapist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Clinical Therapist ranges from $59,671 to $74,058 with the average base salary of $67,107. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,671 to $74,058 with the average total cash compensation of $67,107.

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