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Occupational Therapists average salary by city in Illinois
- Springfield$102,250
- Chicago$101,400
- Rockford$95,530
- Peoria$95,490
- Bloomington$90,070
- Champaign$87,710
- Kankakee$87,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $102,250 | $102,810 | $81,820 | $75,843 | 93 |
| Chicago | $101,400 | $99,860 | $82,390 | $75,287 | 104 |
| Rockford | $95,530 | $96,620 | $77,060 | $71,448 | 92 |
| Peoria | $95,490 | $96,920 | $77,710 | $71,422 | 91 |
| Bloomington | $90,070 | $90,060 | $77,890 | $67,877 | 94 |
| Champaign | $87,710 | $80,040 | $76,040 | $66,333 | 93 |
| Kankakee | $87,200 | $79,620 | $71,000 | $66,000 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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