Recreational Therapists Salary in Illinois
Recreational Therapists in Illinois earn a median of $54,910 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,560; the top 10% earn over $86,190. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
States ranked near Illinois
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Recreational Therapists pay in Illinois
How much do recreational therapists make in Illinois?
The median is $54,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,560 and the top 10% earn over $86,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 48 (−11% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.