Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,222/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Illinois is $2,222 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,271.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 645 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,222/week

Illinois

2% lower than the US average.

$2,271/week

United States

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

Rockford, Illinois pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,523 per week, followed by Peoria, Illinois ($2,357) and Urbana, Illinois ($2,351). Rockford, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,186. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,222 per week — Rockford, Illinois pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rockford, Illinois$2,523$3,186
Peoria, Illinois$2,357$2,796
Urbana, Illinois$2,351$2,907
How does the pay for Travel Occupational Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,462 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,313) and Missouri ($2,260). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,347. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,222 per week — Wisconsin pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,462$3,060
Minnesota$2,313$3,040
Missouri$2,260$3,046
Michigan$2,249$2,796
Kansas$2,213$4,347
Ohio$2,189$3,280
Iowa$2,163$2,740
Kentucky$2,092$2,550
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Illinois?

Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $3,141 per week, followed by Carenest Health Services ($3,106) and United Staffing Solutions ($3,007). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,186. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,222 per week — Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois$3,141$3,166
Carenest Health Services$3,106$3,106
United Staffing Solutions$3,007$3,007
LeaderStat$2,891$2,891
ADN Healthcare$2,871$3,186
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,804$2,804
ND Global Consulting Services$2,800$2,800
Care Career$2,742$2,807
Curam Staffing$2,738$2,796
Healthcare Support$2,698$2,811

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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