Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,550 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Bloomington earn between $49,630 and $63,020.
- $47K10th
- $50K25th
- $60KMedian
- $63K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,880 | $4,907 | $28.31 |
| Median | $60,050 | $5,004 | $28.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,630 | $4,136 | $23.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,020 | $5,252 | $30.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Bloomington vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Bloomington earn 10% less than the Illinois average ($65,580) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $58,880 | $60,050 | $46,850 | $75,550 | 50 |
| Illinois | $65,580 | $64,120 | $47,830 | $80,150 | 2,470 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $58,880, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $46,717 a year, or $3,893 a month and $1,797 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Bloomington a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.5), so the average $58,880 buys what about $62,948 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($53,140). A typical home costs $260,134, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Illinois cities
Bloomington ranks 5th of 6 Illinois metro areas for this job; Springfield pays the most ($69,130).
- Springfield$69,130
- Chicago$68,150
- Rockford$65,190
- Champaign$59,370
- Bloomington$58,880
- Peoria$55,420
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Bloomington?
$28.31 an hour on average, and $28.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $46,717 a year ($3,893 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,880.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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 31-2011; area Bloomington, IL (14010). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.58, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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