Occupational Therapy Schools
In Chicago, Illinois
Occupational Therapy faculty can choose to work at one of 4 occupational therapy schools in Chicago. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the occupational therapy academic community in Chicago, and the future trends. Academia in occupational therapy includes occupational therapy training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Occupational Therapy
- Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
- PhD degree in Occupational Therapy
Statistics
Professional Trends
Chicago Vs. Illinois Occupational Therapy Employment
| Chicago | 4,270 |
| Illinois | 6,290 |
Exactly 4,270 of the 6,290 occupational therapy professionals employed in Illinois, work in Chicago. Between 2006 and 2010, in Chicago, there has been a 14% growth in the number of occupational therapy professionals. As the number of occupational therapy professionals in Chicago has increased, overall employment in Chicago has also increased.
Chicago Vs. Illinois Occupational Therapy employment growth
| 5,670 | 6,130 | 6,560 | 6,260 | 6,290 |
| 3,750 | 4,090 | 4,410 | 4,080 | 4,270 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Illinois
- Dark Yellow: Chicago
Occupational Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Chicago
| $49,620 | $51,753 | $52,147 | $53,820 | $55,027 |
| $43,430 | $45,710 | $47,740 | $48,910 | $49,140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Occupational Therapy in Chicago
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Chicago
Salaries for occupational therapy professionals in Chicago have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $55,027 per year was earned by occupational therapy professionals in Chicago. The average salary for occupational therapy professionals in Chicago was $49,620 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of occupational therapy professionals in Chicago is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Chicago
10th percentile |
$31,483 |
25th percentile |
$42,273 |
50th percentile |
$52,923 |
75th percentile |
$68,430 |
90th percentile |
$79,473 |
Occupational therapy professionals make a median salary of $52,923 per year in Chicago. The difference in pay between the occupational therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 152%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $31,483 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $79,473 per year.
Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Chicago
Occupational Therapy |
$55,027 |
Sociology |
$60,000 |
Clinical Psychology |
$64,423 |
School Psychology |
$76,270 |
Sports Psychology |
$76,270 |
Psychology |
$88,100 |
Forensic Psychology |
$88,100 |
Occupational therapy professional salaries in Chicago are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Occupational Therapy schools in Chicago
There are 4 accredited occupational therapy schools in the city. Many of Chicago's occupational therapy professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Occupational Therapy Programs Offered In Chicago
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in occupational therapy offered by Chicago's occupational therapy schools.
Student Completed Occupational Therapy Degrees In Chicago
associate |
20 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
70 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 96 |
Approximately 96 students completed occupational therapy courses in 2010.