Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Illinois
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$64,120$30.83 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$59,460 – $73,850Top 10%: $80,150+
Jobs2,4701.23× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $67,840 | $32.61 | 1,710 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $67,450 | $32.43 | 780 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $60,040 | $28.87 | 130 |
| Peoria, IL | $55,210 | $26.54 | 100 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $60,840 | $29.25 | 70 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $64,370 | $30.95 | 70 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $62,010 | $29.81 | 60 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $61,510 | $29.57 | 60 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $65,700 | $31.59 | 60 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,050 | $28.87 | 50 |
| Rockford, IL | $62,640 | $30.11 | 40 |
| Springfield, IL | $67,140 | $32.28 | 40 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $60,740 | $29.20 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Kansas · $65,010 Minnesota · $64,920 Maine · $64,270 Iowa · $64,140 Michigan · $63,260 Nebraska · $63,180
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Illinois?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Illinois earned a median of $64,120 a year ($30.83 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $59,460 to $73,850.
Where in Illinois do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $67,840.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.