Careers · Occupational Therapists · Illinois
Occupational Therapists in Illinois
Occupational therapists help people with disabilities or developmental delays rebuild independence through rehabilitation programs. They assess clients' needs, design therapeutic interventions, teach practical skills, and adapt environments to support daily living, work, and homemaking activities In Illinois the median pay is $99,700 a year, 1% below the national median of $100,330.
$99,700median pay in Illinois, per year
$82,070–$109,780middle half earn
7,710employed in Illinois
$100,330U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
382open roles like this on employer career sites, 22 in Illinois or remote
20employers hiring
161posted in the last 7 days
CA · FL · NYwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningMonitoringService OrientationReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
Therapy and CounselingPsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Occupational Therapists.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Occupational Therapists pay in other states
California · $124,510Oregon · $112,310Nevada · $110,520District of Columbia · $109,170Washington · $107,670Maryland · $106,980Colorado · $106,720Arkansas · $106,360Texas · $106,140Oklahoma · $104,300
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against occupational therapists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against occupational therapists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-1122.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.