Illinois / Veterans' Affairs / Activity Therapist

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Activity Therapist

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

6 employees hold this title in Veterans' Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $74,900, above the department median of $66,500.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $445.6K
Role median: $74,900
Agency median: $66,500
Comparison: Above

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This role across Illinois

Activity Therapist is held in 3 Illinois departments. In Veterans' Affairs, the median of $74,900 ranks #2 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Corrections

$79,000 · 1

Human Services

$71,350 · 34

Median total compensation for the Activity Therapist role in other Illinoisdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Activity Therapist beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $72,400 ranks #1 of 3. See Activity Therapist across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

South Carolina

$59,035 · 9

Georgia

$50,350 · 95

Median total compensation for comparable Activity Therapist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Other job titles in Veterans' Affairs

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Employees with this title

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Maria Meacher

Activity Therapist/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$88,600

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $88,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Maria Meacher holds the role of Activity Therapist at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Susan Nowell

Activity Therapist/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$82,200

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Susan Nowell serves as a Activity Therapist within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Alinda Heron

Activity Therapist/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$76,400

Sub-department: Anna Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Alinda Heron is a Activity Therapist at Veterans' Affairs within Anna Veterans Home - Grf. 2025 total compensation came to $76,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Rachel Stuckman

Activity Therapist/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$73,400

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Rachel Stuckman serves as a Activity Therapist within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Julia Moreno

Activity Therapist/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$69,000

Sub-department: Chicago Veterans Home Payroll
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Julia Moreno works as a Activity Therapist for Veterans' Affairs within Chicago Veterans Home Payroll. Julia earned $69,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Bailie Bongartz

Activity Therapist/Veterans' Affairs

2023 total comp

$56,000

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $56,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Bailie Bongartz holds the role of Activity Therapist at Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Grf. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.