DOL Median (Illinois)
$70,720
vs National
-2.7%
National: $72,675BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,620
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,720
-2.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$72,675
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Occupational Therapists in Illinois earns $70,720 in nominal terms, which is 2.7% below the national average of $72,675. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $76,620 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Hospital Services | $120,266 | 1 |
| Community Physical Therapy | $110,975 | 1 |
| NAPERVILLE MANOR HRC LLC | $97,781 | 2 |
| HealthPROHeritage | $97,760 | 2 |
| VCP HOMEHEALTH CARE, INC. | $95,000 | 1 |
| COMMUNITY PHYSICAL THERAPY & ASSOCIATES | $93,600 | 4 |
| COMMUNITY PHYSICAL THERAPY & ASSOCIATES | $93,600 | 1 |
| MASTECH HEALTHCARE, INC | $89,440 | 37 |
| ACCOUNTABLE HEALTHCARE STAFFING | $89,440 | 4 |
| ASSURE HOME HEALTHCARE, INC. | $87,100 | 2 |
| KINDRED REHAB SERVICES, INC. D/B/A REHABCARE | $83,200 | 20 |
| Select Rehabilitation LLC | $83,200 | 50 |
| INTEGRATED THERAPY SPECIALISTS | $83,200 | 14 |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | $83,200 | 229 |
| Rehab Specialists I, LLC | $82,670 | 9 |
| QUALITY THERAPY & CONSULTATION, INC. | $81,120 | 9 |
| ENERGIZE REHAB SERVICES, LLC | $81,120 | 1 |
| WARREN BARR NURSING PAVILION LLC | $81,120 | 5 |
| EBS Healthcare, LLC | $80,080 | 91 |
| Integrated Resources Inc | $79,040 | 165 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Occupational Therapists
Middletown, NE · $3,677,440Salt Lake City, UT · $156,000Channelview, TX · $124,800Carbondale, IL · $120,266Medford, OR · $114,400Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
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How much does a Occupational Therapists make in Illinois?
The median Occupational Therapists salary in Illinois is $70,720 based on 289 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Occupational Therapists?
A Occupational Therapists in Illinois earns 2.7% less than the national median of $72,675, or $76,620 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.