Occupational Therapist Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median occupational therapist in the Chicago area earns $99,860 a year ($48.01 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($100,330) and about the same as the Illinois median ($99,700). Half of the 5,960 occupational therapists there earn between $82,390 and $111,170.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,900 | $73,360 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $82,390 | $82,070 | $82,510 |
| Median | $99,860 | $99,700 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $111,170 | $109,780 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $136,160 | $132,180 | $131,950 |
| Average | $101,400 | $99,570 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 5,960 | 7,710 | 162,450 |
Chicago, IL ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- San Jose, CA: $136,870
- San Francisco, CA: $136,770
- Sacramento, CA: $122,780
- Austin, TX: $122,050
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,040
- San Diego, CA: $121,680
- Riverside, CA: $119,530
- Portland, OR: $112,100
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.