Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Illinois
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Illinois earn a median of $64,120 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($72,300)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,470
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,830; the top 10% earn over $80,150. Nationally the range is $51,490 to $89,780.
States ranked near Illinois
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Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Illinois
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Illinois?
The median is $64,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,830 and the top 10% earn over $80,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for occupational therapy assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 50 (−11% vs. the national median of $72,300). Living costs are not included.