Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Wisconsin
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$59,960$28.83 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$47,960 – $65,740Top 10%: $72,940+
Jobs1,0501.08× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant 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 | $66,210 | $31.83 | 350 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $62,440 | $30.02 | 230 |
| Madison, WI | $54,870 | $26.38 | 180 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $57,790 | $27.78 | 80 |
| Green Bay, WI | $57,280 | $27.54 | 70 |
| Appleton, WI | $57,920 | $27.85 | 60 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $62,240 | $29.92 | 60 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $60,940 | $29.30 | 40 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $57,810 | $27.79 | 40 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $56,110 | $26.97 | 30 |
| Kenosha, WI | $60,790 | $29.22 | 30 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $60,820 | $29.24 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Ohio · $62,700 Tennessee · $62,420 Alabama · $62,250 Mississippi · $61,650 North Dakota · $60,970 West Virginia · $60,370
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 therapy assistant make in Wisconsin?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Wisconsin earned a median of $59,960 a year ($28.83 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $47,960 to $65,740.
Where in Wisconsin do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $66,210.
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.