Occupational Therapists pay range in Champaign
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,110 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Champaign earn between $76,040 and $99,130.
- $55K10th
- $76K25th
- $80KMedian
- $99K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,710 | $7,309 | $42.17 |
| Median | $80,040 | $6,670 | $38.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,040 | $6,337 | $36.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,130 | $8,261 | $47.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Champaign vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Champaign earn 12% less than the Illinois average ($99,570) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | $87,710 | $80,040 | $55,180 | $126,110 | 120 |
| Illinois | $99,570 | $99,700 | $73,360 | $132,180 | 7,710 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Champaign
On the average salary of $87,710, a single filer in Champaign takes home about $66,333 a year, or $5,528 a month and $2,551 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Champaign a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Champaign area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $87,710 buys what about $94,613 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Champaign ($50,700). A typical home costs $237,290, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Illinois cities
Champaign ranks 6th of 7 Illinois metro areas for this job; Springfield pays the most ($102,250).
- Springfield$102,250
- Chicago$101,400
- Rockford$95,530
- Peoria$95,490
- Bloomington$90,070
- Champaign$87,710
- Kankakee$87,200
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Champaign: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Champaign?
$42.17 an hour on average, and $38.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Champaign?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Champaign?
About $66,333 a year ($5,528 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,710.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Champaign than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
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; area Champaign-Urbana, IL (16580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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