Occupational Therapist salary in Wisconsin
What occupational therapists earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$92,390$44.42 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$78,430 – $102,240Top 10%: $110,950+
Jobs3,7101.21× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $93,600 | $45.00 | 2,590 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $94,020 | $45.20 | 1,220 |
| Madison, WI | $95,670 | $46.00 | 610 |
| Green Bay, WI | $88,730 | $42.66 | 250 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $95,120 | $45.73 | 190 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $89,840 | $43.19 | 160 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $84,440 | $40.59 | 150 |
| Appleton, WI | $90,310 | $43.42 | 140 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $82,560 | $39.69 | 120 |
| Kenosha, WI | $93,120 | $44.77 | 110 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $91,670 | $44.07 | 100 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $90,610 | $43.56 | 100 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $92,610 | $44.53 | 90 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $95,420 | $45.88 | 90 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $84,520 | $40.64 | 90 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $94,750 | $45.56 | 70 |
| Wausau, WI | $90,030 | $43.28 | 70 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $90,630 | $43.57 | 60 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $79,390 | $38.17 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Alabama · $94,050 Nebraska · $93,740 Vermont · $93,340 Minnesota · $93,050 North Carolina · $92,940 Iowa · $89,910
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Wisconsin?
Occupational Therapists in Wisconsin earned a median of $92,390 a year ($44.42 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $78,430 to $102,240.
Where in Wisconsin do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Madison, WI at $95,670.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.