How much does an occupational therapist make in Springfield?
$102,800a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $49.43 an hour or $8,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.43
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,370Median: $102,800Highest 10%: $137,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,370 | $33.83 | |
| 25th | $81,820 | $39.34 | |
| Median | $102,800 | $49.43 | |
| 75th | $113,400 | $54.50 | |
| 90th | $137,400 | $66.03 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $438,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $218,300 |
| Pediatrician | $217,000 |
| Dentist | $209,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $167,300 |
| Pharmacist | $135,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,200 |
| Physical Therapist | $116,000 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $49.43 ($102,800 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $102,800 against $100,300 nationally, 2% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,700, so Springfield pays 3% more.
Where does Springfield rank for occupational therapist pay?
88 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,400 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.