How much does an occupational therapist make in Chicago?
$99,860a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $48.01 an hour or $8,322 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.01
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 5,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,900Median: $99,860Highest 10%: $136,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,900 | $35.53 | |
| 25th | $82,390 | $39.61 | |
| Median | $99,860 | $48.01 | |
| 75th | $111,200 | $53.45 | |
| 90th | $136,200 | $65.46 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Springfield, IL | $102,800 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $98,990 |
| Peoria, IL | $96,920 |
| Rockford, IL | $96,620 |
| St. Louis, MO | $95,770 |
| Paducah, KY | $94,250 |
| Bloomington, IL | $90,060 |
| Davenport, IA | $87,390 |
| Champaign, IL | $80,040 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $48.01 ($99,860 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $99,860 against $100,300 nationally, 0% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,700, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for occupational therapist pay?
140 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.