Occupational Therapists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois
Occupational Therapists in Illinois earn a median salary of $93,076 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.4% vs the national median of $98,340. An estimated 7,200 occupational therapists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $78,110 to $100,940 depending on location.
$93,076
Avg median salary in Illinois
$100,940
Highest paying metro
$78,110
Lowest paying metro
7,200
Employed in Illinois
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Occupational Therapists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $100,940 | $80,140 | $109,230 | 5,890 |
| Rockford, IL | $100,070 | $79,180 | $105,170 | 130 |
| Bloomington, IL | $96,940 | $75,720 | $99,860 | 100 |
| Champaign, IL | $96,530 | $77,040 | $96,530 | 120 |
| West Central Illinois | $96,120 | $81,190 | $107,810 | 90 |
| Peoria, IL | $95,140 | $78,470 | $102,230 | 140 |
| East Central Illinois | $95,120 | $77,810 | $107,590 | 60 |
| Northwest Illinois | $93,470 | $74,460 | $104,560 | 90 |
| Springfield, IL | $88,200 | $77,420 | $103,140 | 140 |
| South Illinois | $83,200 | $83,200 | $106,290 | 410 |
| Kankakee, IL | $78,110 | $76,750 | $107,120 | 30 |