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 Physical Therapist. Travel roles are currently paying $2,649/wk which is 17% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Illinois include Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist with average pay of $2,541/wk, Rehabilitation Therapist with average pay of $2,456/wk and Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) with average pay of $2,454/wk.

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$2,208/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Illinois is $2,208 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $2,168.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 1,832 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,208/week

Illinois

2% higher than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Therapists?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Carbondale, Illinois	$2,781	$3,212
Waukegan, Illinois	$2,698	$3,101
Kankakee, Illinois	$2,559	$2,800
Peoria, Illinois	$2,558	$3,186
Urbana, Illinois	$2,538	$2,786

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Pediatric Physical Therapist	$2,649	$3,186
Rehabilitation Therapist	$2,456	$2,588
Pediatric Occupational Therapist	$2,430	$2,670
Physical Therapist	$2,333	$3,526
Occupational Therapist	$2,274	$3,020
Speech Language Pathologist	$2,271	$3,085
Psychologist	$2,225	$2,455

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Wisconsin	$2,349	$3,346
Minnesota	$2,251	$3,988
Kentucky	$2,222	$3,413
Iowa	$2,174	$3,454
Michigan	$2,174	$3,466
Missouri	$2,147	$2,850
Ohio	$2,085	$3,905
Tennessee	$1,995	$2,683

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Excel Medical Staffing	$3,226	$3,226
AB Staffing Solutions	$3,000	$3,000
Seven Healthcare	$2,912	$3,060
Health Advocates Network - Nursing	$2,784	$3,020
Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois	$2,766	$2,766
Catalytic Solutions	$2,723	$2,930
ADN Healthcare	$2,722	$3,186
Integrated Healthcare Services	$2,708	$2,708
Nurse First	$2,681	$2,956
iDEAL Hire	$2,660	$2,660