Occupational Therapists pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $137,350 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Springfield earn between $81,820 and $113,370.
- $70K10th
- $82K25th
- $103KMedian
- $113K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,250 | $8,521 | $49.16 |
| Median | $102,810 | $8,568 | $49.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,820 | $6,818 | $39.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $113,370 | $9,448 | $54.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Springfield earn about the same as the Illinois average ($99,570) and about the same as the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $102,250 | $102,810 | $70,370 | $137,350 | 100 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $102,250, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $75,843 a year, or $6,320 a month and $2,917 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Springfield a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $102,250 buys what about $110,249 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Springfield: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Springfield?
$49.16 an hour on average, and $49.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Springfield?
About $75,843 a year ($6,320 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,250.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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