Average Travel Therapist Salary

$2,134/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Illinois is $2,134 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,152.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 2,513 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,134/week

Illinois

1% lower than the US average.

$2,152/week

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Therapists?

Kankakee, Illinois pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $3,089 per week, followed by Moline, Illinois ($2,694). Kankakee, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,170. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Therapists is $2,134 per week — Kankakee, Illinois pays 45% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kankakee, Illinois$3,089$3,170
Moline, Illinois$2,694$2,947
What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in Illinois?

Pediatric Physical Therapist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in Illinois, averaging $2,837 per week, followed by Pediatric Occupational Therapist ($2,399) and Physical Therapist ($2,363). Physical Therapist has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,413. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Therapists is $2,134 per week — Pediatric Physical Therapist earns 33% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pediatric Physical Therapist$2,837$3,108
Pediatric Occupational Therapist$2,399$3,027
Physical Therapist$2,363$3,413
Occupational Therapist$2,217$3,186
How does the pay for Travel Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Minnesota pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,341 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($2,336) and Ohio ($2,197). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,347. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Therapists is $2,134 per week — Minnesota pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Minnesota$2,341$3,219
Wisconsin$2,336$3,246
Ohio$2,197$3,413
Michigan$2,141$3,672
Kentucky$2,130$3,329
Missouri$2,112$3,472
Kansas$2,015$4,347
Iowa$1,955$3,349
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in Illinois?

Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $3,112 per week, followed by Integrated Healthcare Services ($3,108) and Carenest Health Services ($3,106). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,359. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Therapists is $2,134 per week — Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois pays 46% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois$3,112$3,320
Integrated Healthcare Services$3,108$3,108
Carenest Health Services$3,106$3,106
Remede Consulting Group$3,064$3,167
United Staffing Solutions$3,007$3,007
CloudinfraIT Inc$2,974$2,974
LeaderStat$2,957$3,091
ADN Healthcare$2,902$3,359
Scout Therapy Staffing LLC$2,900$2,900
Commonwealth Healthcare LLC$2,880$2,880

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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