How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Illinois?
$64,120a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in Illinois. That is $30.83 an hour or $5,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.83
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,830Median: $64,120Highest 10%: $80,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $59,460 | $28.59 | |
| Median | $64,120 | $30.83 | |
| 75th | $73,850 | $35.50 | |
| 90th | $80,150 | $38.53 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $67,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $67,450 |
| Springfield, IL | $67,140 |
| Rockford, IL | $62,640 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $62,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,510 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,840 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,050 |
| Peoria, IL | $55,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 35. Minnesota | $64,920 |
| 36. Maine | $64,270 |
| 37. Iowa | $64,140 |
| 38. Illinois | $64,120 |
| 39. Michigan | $63,260 |
| 40. Nebraska | $63,180 |
| 41. Wyoming | $62,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.83 ($64,120 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $64,120 against $72,300 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Illinois rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $67,840 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.