How much does a therapist make in Illinois?
$116,200a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in Illinois. That is $55.87 an hour or $9,683 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.87
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,240Median: $116,200Highest 10%: $193,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,240 | $27.52 | |
| 25th | $65,750 | $31.61 | |
| Median | $116,200 | $55.87 | |
| 75th | $193,800 | $93.15 | |
| 90th | $193,800 | $93.15 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $157,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $65,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for therapists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $127,000 |
| 2. Illinois | $116,200 |
| 3. New Jersey | $100,300 |
| 4. Hawaii | $99,560 |
| 5. Washington | $98,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $55.87 ($116,200 a year).
Do therapists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $116,200 against $77,930 nationally, 49% more.
Where does Illinois rank for therapist pay?
Illinois ranks 2 of 41 states.
Which city in Illinois pays therapists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $157,500 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.