May 2025 OEWS estimate
Occupational Therapist Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $99,860, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$99,860
Mean annual salary
$101,400
Employment estimate
5,960
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $99,860 |
| Mean annual salary | $101,400 |
| 10th percentile | $73,900 |
| 25th percentile | $82,390 |
| 50th percentile | $99,860 |
| 75th percentile | $111,170 |
| 90th percentile | $136,160 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $99,860
- U.S. median
- $100,330
- Difference
- 0.5%
What the data shows
- Occupational Therapists in Chicago, IL earn 0.5% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $82,390–$111,170.
- BLS estimates employment at 5,960 workers in this metro area.