How much does a recreational therapist make in Illinois?
$54,910a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Illinois. That is $26.40 an hour or $4,576 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.40
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,560Median: $54,910Highest 10%: $86,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,560 | $19.50 | |
| 25th | $49,700 | $23.89 | |
| Median | $54,910 | $26.40 | |
| 75th | $65,120 | $31.31 | |
| 90th | $86,190 | $41.44 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $62,810 |
| Chicago, IL | $54,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 29. Alabama | $57,360 |
| 30. Utah | $56,640 |
| 31. Iowa | $56,140 |
| 32. Illinois | $54,910 |
| 33. Indiana | $53,770 |
| 34. Georgia | $52,010 |
| 35. Tennessee | $51,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $26.40 ($54,910 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $54,910 against $61,960 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Illinois rank for recreational therapist pay?
Illinois ranks 32 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays recreational therapists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $62,810 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.