Average Therapist Salary

$52.57/hour

The average salary for a Therapist in Illinois is $52.57 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $49.82.

Last updated on March 8, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$52.57/hour

Illinois

5% higher than the US average.

$49.82/hour

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Therapists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Chicago, Illinois$51$56
Oak Lawn, Illinois$46$55
What type of Therapists make the most money in Illinois?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Physical Therapist$55$64
Occupational Therapist$51$56
Speech Language Pathologist$37$49
How does the pay for Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Wisconsin$50$64
Tennessee$48$55
Ohio$44$46
Missouri$42$52
Kentucky$40$45
Michigan$38$55
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Illinois?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
SojouRN$55$60
Advocate Aurora Health$50$54
Core Medical-Perm$40$40
BJC HealthCare$27$27

Last updated on March 8, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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