DOL Median (Illinois)
$33,654
vs National
-21.7%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,462
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$33,654
-21.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in Illinois earns $33,654 in nominal terms, which is 21.7% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,462 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BHC Streamwood Hospital Inc. | $58,847 | 1 |
| Illumihealth Ltd | $40,061 | 1 |
| THE LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER | $35,838 | 1 |
| MUSIC INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | $31,470 | 3 |
| TRAVELERS & IMMIGRANTS AID HEARTLAND ALLIANCE | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in Illinois?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in Illinois is $33,654 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in Illinois earns 21.7% less than the national median of $43,000, or $36,462 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.