Occupational Therapist salary in Illinois
The median annual wage for occupational therapists in Illinois is $99,700, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $100,330. Illinois ranks 22 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$99,700
25th percentile
$82,070
75th percentile
$109,780
90th percentile
$132,180
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Illinois | 7,710 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Illinois | $99,570 |
| National median | $100,330 |
| National employment | 162,450 |
Metro areas in Illinois
- Chicago, IL: median $99,860
States with similar pay for occupational therapists
- Ohio: median $99,390
- Florida: median $99,360
- Rhode Island: median $100,040
- Kansas: median $99,170
- New Mexico: median $99,170
- Virginia: median $100,710
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Occupational Therapists" (29-1122), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.