Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $60,740 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $48,050
90th percentile $74,610
Employed locally 40
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,050
    25th
    $48,050
    50th (median)
    $60,740
    75th
    $72,400
    90th
    $74,610

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapy Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,500
    Modesto, CA $93,440
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $92,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,300
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $84,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,230

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,500
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,820
    Dental Assistants $45,850
    Medical Assistants $37,460
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,380
    Phlebotomists $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapy Assistants make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Northwest Illinois is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.87 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Northwest Illinois is 11.1% below the national median of $68,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $48,050 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,050.