Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$1,763/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Dekalb, IL is $1,763 per week. This is 26% lower than the Illinois average of $2,225.

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,763/week

Dekalb, IL

23% lower than the US average.

$2,225/week

Illinois

3% higher than the US average.

$2,161/week

United States

How Travel Occupational Therapist Salaries in DeKalb Compare to Other Cities

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Rockford, Illinois

$2,473/week

This is 14% higher than the DeKalb average of $2,123.

Madison, Wisconsin

$2,405/week

This is 12% higher than the DeKalb average of $2,123.

Peoria, Illinois

$2,196/week

This is 3% higher than the DeKalb average of $2,123.

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 ($2,533) and Urbana, Illinois ($2,507). Rockford, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,247. For comparison, the Dekalb, IL average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $1,763 per week — Normal, Illinois pays 52% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Normal, Illinois$2,674$2,907
Rockford, Illinois$2,533$3,247
Urbana, Illinois$2,507$2,907
Jacksonville, Illinois$2,389$2,533
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in DeKalb?

Prime Time Healthcare Therapy pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $1,867 per week, followed by Centra Healthcare Allied ($1,659). For comparison, the Dekalb, IL average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $1,763 per week — Prime Time Healthcare Therapy pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Time Healthcare Therapy$1,867$1,867
Centra Healthcare Allied$1,659$1,659

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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