Travel Therapist Salary Guide: Illinois

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

The highest paying specialty in Illinois is Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. Travel roles are currently paying $2,616/wk which is 23% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Illinois include Speech Language Pathologist with average pay of $2,546/wk, Pediatric Physical Therapist with average pay of $2,526/wk and Pediatric Occupational Therapist with average pay of $2,477/wk.

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$2,020/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Illinois is $2,020 per week. This is 8% lower than the US average of $2,192.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 20 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,020/week

Illinois

8% lower than the US average.

$2,192/week

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Therapists?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Waukegan, Illinois	$3,138	$3,138
Ottawa, Illinois	$2,892	$3,064

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist	$2,616	$2,766
Speech Language Pathologist	$2,546	$2,546
Pediatric Occupational Therapist	$2,477	$2,690
Rehabilitation Therapist	$2,307	$2,572
Physical Therapist	$2,239	$4,124
Psychologist	$2,193	$2,455
Occupational Therapist	$2,030	$2,226
Physical Therapy Assistant	$1,408	$1,638
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant	$1,366	$1,540

How does the pay for Travel Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Missouri	$2,372	$2,372
Mississippi	$2,363	$2,701
Kentucky	$2,178	$2,725
Tennessee	$2,134	$2,680
Ohio	$2,059	$2,817
Alabama	$1,985	$2,327
Kansas	$1,976	$2,946
Iowa	$1,841	$2,182
Arkansas	$1,435	$1,525

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in Illinois?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
American Consultants	$4,124	$4,124
IDR Healthcare	$3,862	$3,862
HCS 247 Travel	$3,657	$3,657
GLC On-The-Go	$3,600	$3,600
Critical Connection, inc	$3,526	$3,526
Reliable Nurse Staffing	$3,500	$3,500
Excel Medical Staffing	$3,486	$3,486
Genie Healthcare	$3,426	$3,426
Voca Healthcare	$3,406	$3,406
Anders Group	$3,373	$3,373