Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,150 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Springfield earn between $59,660 and $78,100.
- $50K10th
- $60K25th
- $67KMedian
- $78K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,130 | $5,761 | $33.24 |
| Median | $67,140 | $5,595 | $32.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,660 | $4,972 | $28.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,100 | $6,508 | $37.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Springfield earn 5% more than the Illinois average ($65,580) and about the same as the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $69,130 | $67,140 | $50,410 | $84,150 | 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $69,130, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $54,182 a year, or $4,515 a month and $2,084 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Springfield a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $69,130 buys what about $74,538 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 1st of 6 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Springfield: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Springfield?
$33.24 an hour on average, and $32.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Springfield?
About $54,182 a year ($4,515 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,130.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 1.32, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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