Occupational Therapists Salary in Peoria, IL

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

Median annual salary $95,140 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $45.74
10th percentile $63,430
90th percentile $125,100
Employed locally 140
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,430
    25th
    $78,470
    50th (median)
    $95,140
    75th
    $102,230
    90th
    $125,100

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 134% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 34% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,330
    Physicians, All Other $224,690
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,660
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Peoria, IL is $45.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.15 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Peoria, IL is 3.3% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,430 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,470.