Occupational Therapists pay range in Rockford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,330 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Rockford earn between $77,060 and $102,420.
- $65K10th
- $77K25th
- $97KMedian
- $102K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,530 | $7,961 | $45.93 |
| Median | $96,620 | $8,052 | $46.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,060 | $6,422 | $37.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,420 | $8,535 | $49.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Rockford vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Rockford earn 4% less than the Illinois average ($99,570) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $95,530 | $96,620 | $65,170 | $125,330 | 130 |
| Illinois | $99,570 | $99,700 | $73,360 | $132,180 | 7,710 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Rockford
On the average salary of $95,530, a single filer in Rockford takes home about $71,448 a year, or $5,954 a month and $2,748 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Rockford a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rockford area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $95,530 buys what about $103,663 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Rockford ($47,120). A typical home costs $221,368, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Illinois cities
Rockford ranks 3rd of 7 Illinois metro areas for this job; Springfield pays the most ($102,250).
- Springfield$102,250
- Chicago$101,400
- Rockford$95,530
- Peoria$95,490
- Bloomington$90,070
- Champaign$87,710
- Kankakee$87,200
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Rockford: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Rockford?
$45.93 an hour on average, and $46.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Rockford?
About $71,448 a year ($5,954 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,530.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Rockford than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Rockford, IL (40420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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