Occupational Therapy Technician Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Occupational Therapy Technician make in Chicago, IL? The average Occupational Therapy Technician salary in Chicago, IL is $69,791 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $63,025 and $76,729. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Occupational Therapist

Millennium Therapy - Des Moines , IA

Millennium Therapy is looking to add a PRN Occupational Therapist to our staff in Des Moines, IA ... Supervises other licensed occupational therapists, assistants, technicians, aides, and students as ...

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

MOST/DFW - Dallas , TX

Therapy Materials Support: in addition to providing therapy materials, we have Therapy Technicians ... Minimum 1-year occupational therapy experience * Minimum 1-year experience with pediatrics, Autism ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 36 days ago

Occupational Therapist (Pool)

Encompass Health - Bryan , TX

... technicians. Provide occupational therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines. Maintain open and ongoing communication with ...

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Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics & Upper Extremity Orthopedic

Teton Therapy - Cheyenne , WY

Willing to relocate an experienced, dedicated and driven Occupational Therapist - Pediatric & Upper ... Supervising COTA's and Therapy Technicians * Listening to and recording patient successes * Keeping ...

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Arizona Autism United - Tempe , AZ

AZA United is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work part-time at a ... technicians and BCBA's. You will assist clients in developing, improving, and maintaining the ...

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Occupational Therapist (OT)

Dart Healthcare Staffing - Chandler , AZ

... rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that ...

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What does an Occupational Therapy Technician do?

Common responsibilities of an Occupational Therapy Technician

Maintains knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.

January 14, 2023

Clean and organize as needed to help maintain a neat and orderly clinic.

February 01, 2023

Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations as appropriate.

February 22, 2023

Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the therapy director or.

March 14, 2023

Communicate as directed by a therapist with physicians and their staff regarding patient care issues.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Occupational Therapy Technician in Chicago, IL

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69791

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What is the average salary for Occupational Therapy Technician in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Occupational Therapy Technician in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Occupational Therapy Technician ranges from $63,025 to $76,729 with the average base salary of $69,791. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,800 to $76,802 with the average total cash compensation of $70,052.

View Average Salary for Occupational Therapy Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$69,791	$63,025 - $76,729
Bonus	$260	$775 - $73
Total Pay	$70,052	$63,800 - $76,802

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Occupational Therapy Technician Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,379 - $77,160	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,379 - $77,160	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,307 - $77,073	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,355 - $77,131	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,355 - $77,131	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,937 - $75,404	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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