verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Occupational Therapist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$99,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.93/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
7,710
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$99,742 #30 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Illinois, explained

Occupational therapists in Illinois earn a median of $99,700 per year ($47.93 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $73,360, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $132,180. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $99,700 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $99,700 is worth about $99,742 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #30 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,360
$35.27/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,700
$47.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$132,180
$63.55/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $99,700 $99,742
Kentucky $97,650 $108,309 +$2,050
Missouri $97,290 $107,128 +$2,410
Indiana $97,020 $103,955 +$2,680
Wisconsin $92,390 $98,188 +$7,310
Iowa $89,910 $102,448 +$9,790

Occupational Therapist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Illinois?

Occupational therapists in Illinois earn a median of $99,700 per year ($47.93 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Illinois pay occupational therapists well?

At $99,700, Illinois pays 1% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 7,710 work in the state.

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