Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,157/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Chicago, IL is $2,157 per week. This is 3% lower than the Illinois average of $2,215.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,157/week

Chicago, IL

This is equal to the US average

$2,215/week

Illinois

2% higher than the US average.

$2,162/week

United States

How Travel Occupational Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Rockford, Illinois

$2,434/week

This is 36% higher than the Chicago average of $1,562.

Granger, Indiana

$2,185/week

This is 29% higher than the Chicago average of $1,562.

Grand Haven, Michigan

$2,272/week

This is 31% higher than the Chicago average of $1,562.

Average Travel Occupational Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?

Normal, Illinois pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,674 per week, followed by Rockford, Illinois ($2,511) and Jacksonville, Illinois ($2,369). Rockford, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,223. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,157 per week — Normal, Illinois pays 24% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Normal, Illinois$2,674$2,907
Rockford, Illinois$2,511$3,223
Jacksonville, Illinois$2,369$2,533
Effingham, Illinois$2,328$2,535
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Chicago?

Only AHS Staffing reports pay data for Travel Occupational Therapists, averaging $2,157 per week. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,157 per week, roughly in line with AHS Staffing.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
AHS Staffing$2,157$2,157

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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