PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - Part Time - Exempt
Enhabit Home Health · Bloomington, IL
$43.26–$45.67/ hour
Occupational Therapist jobs in Normal, IL
The median occupational therapist pay in the Normal area is $46.61 per hour ($96,940 a year), with the typical range running from $36.41 to $48.01. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Normal and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Normal. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Normal.
- $46.61median pay per hour, Bloomington
- $36–$48typical range per hour
- 100occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Occupational Therapist roles near Normal
Roles in other cities of the Bloomington area.
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - Full Time
Enhabit Home Health · Bloomington, IL
$90k–$95k/ year
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Get my free pay reportOccupational Therapist pay in Normal, IL
The metro median is 2% below the Illinois statewide median of $47.55 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 100 occupational therapists employed in the Bloomington metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.84 | $59,990 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.41 | $75,730 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.61 | $96,940 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.01 | $99,860 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.26 | $119,100 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Normal ranks
- 141st of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 113th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 6 Illinois metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Occupational Therapists (SOC 29-1122), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Normal
- Overall prices in Bloomington run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.61 median hour buys what $49.83 buys at the national price level, 5% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Normal paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,678
- Per year: $83,898
- Per month: $6,992
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Normal
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel occupational therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Normal
CMS lists 1 hospital in Normal, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carle Bromenn Medical Center Normal, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 3 mi | $46.61/hr | 79,232 |
| Peoria, IL | 36 mi | $45.74/hr | 111,696 |
| Decatur, IL | 46 mi | $47.55/hr | 68,763 |
| Champaign, IL | 47 mi | $46.41/hr | 91,961 |
| Springfield, IL | 61 mi | $42.41/hr | 112,949 |
| Joliet, IL | 82 mi | $48.53/hr | 151,837 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in Illinois · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Normal
Normal city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Normal, IL?
Occupational Therapists in the Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $46.61 per hour, about $96,940 a year. The middle half earn between $36.41 and $48.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Normal a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Bloomington ranks 113th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 141st of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Normal?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Normal.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Normal as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Normal?
The federal per diem benchmark in Normal is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Normal?
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Your OT pay reportNormal, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- MercyIllinois · 7 postings$45.71/ hr$34–$60
- Enhabit Home HealthBloomington, IL · 5 postings$44.47/ hr$26–$46
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL · 6 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$54
- OSF Healthcare SystemPekin, IL · 3 postings$42.58/ hr$39–$52
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$43.61High$55
34 OT postings with published pay in Illinois, 25 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 34 OT roles
- Occupational Therapist - PediatricsPermanent$35.00–$42.00/ hour
- Occupational TherapistPermanent$70k–$82k/ year
+ 32 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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