Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Illinois

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in Illinois?

The highest paying employer in Illinois for Occupational Therapist jobs is SojouRN, paying up to $55/hr. This is 7% higher than the average pay for Occupational Therapist roles in Illinois.

Q: What cities in Illinois pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Chicago is currently the highest paying city in Illinois for Occupational Therapist jobs, paying up to $56/hr. This is 1% higher than the average pay for Occupational Therapist roles in Illinois. Other top paying cities include Park Ridge, paying up to $54/hr, Oak Lawn, paying up to $55/hr, and Urbana, paying up to $35/hr.

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$50.98/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Illinois is $50.98 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $51.79.

Last updated on March 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$50.98/hour

Illinois

2% lower than the US average.

$51.79/hour

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Chicago, Illinois	$51	$56

How does the pay for Occupational Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Wisconsin	$51	$54

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in Illinois?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
SojouRN	$55	$55
Advocate Aurora Health	$46	$47
BJC HealthCare	$41	$41
Core Medical-Perm	$40	$40

Last updated on March 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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