Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Rockford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,980 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Rockford earn between $59,460 and $76,730.
- $46K10th
- $59K25th
- $63KMedian
- $77K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,190 | $5,432 | $31.34 |
| Median | $62,640 | $5,220 | $30.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,460 | $4,955 | $28.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,730 | $6,394 | $36.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Rockford vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Rockford earn about the same as the Illinois average ($65,580) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $65,190 | $62,640 | $46,490 | $77,980 | 40 |
| Illinois | $65,580 | $64,120 | $47,830 | $80,150 | 2,470 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Rockford
On the average salary of $65,190, a single filer in Rockford takes home about $51,474 a year, or $4,290 a month and $1,980 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 therapy assistants? 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 $65,190 buys what about $70,740 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Rockford ($47,120). A typical home costs $221,368, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Illinois cities
Rockford ranks 3rd of 6 Illinois metro areas for this job; Springfield pays the most ($69,130).
- Springfield$69,130
- Chicago$68,150
- Rockford$65,190
- Champaign$59,370
- Bloomington$58,880
- Peoria$55,420
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Rockford: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Rockford?
$31.34 an hour on average, and $30.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Rockford?
About $51,474 a year ($4,290 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,190.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Rockford than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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 31-2011; area Rockford, IL (40420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- 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 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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