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Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$88,400
- Kankakee$84,170
- Springfield$81,810
- Champaign$80,720
- Bloomington$79,850
- Rockford$79,090
- Peoria$77,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $88,400 | $87,060 | $81,080 | $66,785 | 104 |
| Kankakee | $84,170 | $84,490 | $80,700 | $64,018 | 96 |
| Springfield | $81,810 | $78,340 | $68,920 | $62,475 | 93 |
| Champaign | $80,720 | $74,660 | $68,410 | $61,762 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $79,850 | $75,490 | $65,810 | $61,193 | 94 |
| Rockford | $79,090 | $77,640 | $73,420 | $60,696 | 92 |
| Peoria | $77,810 | $77,660 | $67,010 | $59,859 | 91 |
*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 29-1126.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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