- Open jobs
- 12
- Agencies hiring
- 2
- Median pay in listings
- $28.57/hour
- Pay range
- $10.02 – $28.57/hour
- Median wage in Illinois (BLS)
- $30.83/hour
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - SNF
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - School
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - School
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - SNF
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - SNF
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - General
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - General
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - General
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - SNF
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - General
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - General
A Traveling COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Is Wanted in Illinois
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Illinois
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Illinois is $30.83 per hour ($64,126 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $28.57/hour, from $10.02 to $28.57. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Illinois; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Illinois
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 11 | $28.57/hr |
| CompHealth | 1 | $10.02/hr |
Cities with the most Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs
Lisle (2), Gages Lake (1), Spring Valley (1), Lincoln (1), Savoy (1), Watseka (1), Galesburg (1), Normal (1), Danville (1), Canton (1), Havana (1)
FAQ
How much does a Occupational Therapy Assistant make in Illinois?
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Illinois is $30.83 per hour (about $64,126 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $28.57 per hour.
How many Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs are open in Illinois?
12 Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs from 2 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Illinois; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.