Occupational Therapists Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $78,110 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.55
10th percentile $64,070
90th percentile $114,690
Employed locally 30
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,070
    25th
    $76,750
    50th (median)
    $78,110
    75th
    $107,120
    90th
    $114,690

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 114% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $123,900
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,050
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $103,950
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $103,860
    Amarillo, TX $103,360

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,110
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,390
    Physicians, All Other $400,280
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,820
    Pharmacists $134,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Kankakee, IL is $37.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.85 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Kankakee, IL is 20.6% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,070 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,750.