Average Travel Therapist Salary

$2,122/week

The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Illinois is $2,122 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,149.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 2,175 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,122/week

Illinois

1% lower than the US average.

$2,149/week

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Therapists?

Moline, Illinois pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,694 per week, followed by Urbana, Illinois ($2,677). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,400. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Therapists is $2,122 per week — Moline, Illinois pays 27% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Moline, Illinois$2,694$2,927
Urbana, Illinois$2,677$3,400
What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in Illinois?

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in Illinois, averaging $2,850 per week, followed by Pediatric Physical Therapist ($2,819) and Pediatric Occupational Therapist ($2,477). Physical Therapist has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,634. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Therapists is $2,122 per week — Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist earns 34% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist$2,850$3,047
Pediatric Physical Therapist$2,819$3,047
Pediatric Occupational Therapist$2,477$3,490
Physical Therapist$2,321$3,634
Speech Language Pathologist$2,223$3,400
How does the pay for Travel Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,293 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,260) and Michigan ($2,177). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,628. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Therapists is $2,122 per week — Wisconsin pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,293$3,150
Minnesota$2,260$3,170
Michigan$2,177$3,628
Ohio$2,163$3,280
Kentucky$2,140$3,329
Missouri$2,103$3,070
Iowa$1,960$3,349
Kansas$1,930$2,983
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in Illinois?

Carenest Health Services pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $3,106 per week, followed by Medical Talent ($3,066) and Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois ($3,026). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,490. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Therapists is $2,122 per week — Carenest Health Services pays 46% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Carenest Health Services$3,106$3,106
Medical Talent$3,066$3,127
Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois$3,026$3,320
Med Ninjas$3,018$3,278
CloudinfraIT Inc$2,974$2,974
Thrive Staffing$2,965$2,965
SambaTraveler$2,886$2,887
ADN Healthcare$2,881$3,490
Talent4Health$2,846$3,150
Equiliem$2,846$2,846

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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