Occupational Therapists Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,470 -5% vs national
Median hourly $44.94
10th percentile $66,630
90th percentile $124,050
Employed locally 90
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,630
    25th
    $74,460
    50th (median)
    $93,470
    75th
    $104,560
    90th
    $124,050

    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

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    Registered Nurses$79,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,550
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,160
    Dental Hygienists$84,900
    Emergency Medical Technicians$35,610
    Nurse Practitioners$128,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Northwest Illinois is $44.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.49 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Northwest Illinois is 5% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $66,630 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,460.