Travel Therapist Salary Guide: Chicago, IL

Q: What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in Chicago?

The highest paying specialty in Chicago is Pediatric Physical Therapist. Travel roles are currently paying $2,827/wk which is 24% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Chicago include Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist with average pay of $2,576/wk, Pediatric Occupational Therapist with average pay of $2,512/wk and Physical Therapist with average pay of $2,404/wk.

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Average Travel Therapist Salary

$2,162/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Chicago, IL is $2,162 per week. This is 1% higher than the Illinois average of $2,139.

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

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

$2,162/week

Chicago, IL

2% higher than the US average.

$2,139/week

Illinois

1% higher than the US average.

$2,128/week

United States

How Travel Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Rockford, Illinois

$2,361/week

This is 8% higher than the Chicago average of $2,162.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$1,898/week

This is 14% lower than the Chicago average of $2,162.

Elkhart, Indiana

$2,083/week

This is 4% lower than the Chicago average of $2,162.

What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in Chicago?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Physical Therapist	$2,068	$2,280

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in Chicago?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Cross Country Allied	$2,825	$2,825
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied	$2,280	$2,280
RCM HealthCare Travel	$2,018	$2,033
Fiber Staffing Allied	$1,922	$1,922
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy	$1,630	$1,630
AMN Healthcare Allied	$1,249	$1,249