Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $65,490 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.48
10th percentile $54,410
90th percentile $91,720
Employed locally 50
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,410
    25th
    $60,990
    50th (median)
    $65,490
    75th
    $72,710
    90th
    $91,720

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Assistants salary vs area income 88% Median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary is 12% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapy Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $92,040
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $80,630
    Charlottesville, VA $79,770
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $79,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Killeen-Temple, TX $76,100

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,140
    Nursing Assistants $41,080
    Medical Assistants $40,600
    Phlebotomists $39,400
    Dental Assistants $44,770
    Medical Equipment Preparers $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapy Assistants make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Springfield, IL is $31.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.46 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Springfield, IL is 4.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $54,410 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,990.