How much does an occupational therapist make in Illinois?
$99,700a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in Illinois. That is $47.93 an hour or $8,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.93
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,360Median: $99,700Highest 10%: $132,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,360 | $35.27 | |
| 25th | $82,070 | $39.46 | |
| Median | $99,700 | $47.93 | |
| 75th | $109,800 | $52.78 | |
| 90th | $132,200 | $63.55 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $102,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $99,860 |
| 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 |
| Kankakee, IL | $79,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 19. Massachusetts | $100,900 |
| 20. Virginia | $100,700 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $100,000 |
| 22. Illinois | $99,700 |
| 23. Ohio | $99,390 |
| 24. Florida | $99,360 |
| 25. Kansas | $99,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $47.93 ($99,700 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $99,700 against $100,300 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for occupational therapist pay?
Illinois ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays occupational therapists the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $102,800 a year.
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.