Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Illinois earn a median salary of $61,149 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.5% vs the national median of $68,340. An estimated 2,090 occupational therapy assistants are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $52,190 to $65,490 depending on location.
$61,149
Avg median salary in Illinois
$65,490
Highest paying metro
$52,190
Lowest paying metro
2,090
Employed in Illinois
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | $65,490 | $60,990 | $72,710 | 50 |
| East Central Illinois | $65,240 | $54,450 | $67,630 | 30 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $63,960 | $62,620 | $73,100 | 1,570 |
| Rockford, IL | $62,640 | $59,460 | $76,730 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois | $62,510 | $60,730 | $70,620 | 50 |
| Northwest Illinois | $60,740 | $48,050 | $72,400 | 40 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,340 | $43,740 | $64,480 | 40 |
| South Illinois | $60,080 | $51,480 | $65,520 | 120 |
| Bloomington, IL | $58,300 | $46,330 | $59,470 | 60 |
| Peoria, IL | $52,190 | $35,880 | $63,780 | 90 |