Physical Therapist Aide salary in Wisconsin
What physical therapist aides earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,820$17.70 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$31,890 – $43,060Top 10%: $46,520+
Jobs8400.93× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $38,810 | $18.66 | 340 |
| Madison, WI | $39,420 | $18.95 | 90 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $42,230 | $20.31 | 80 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $36,370 | $17.48 | 50 |
| Kenosha, WI | $34,650 | $16.66 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
North Dakota · $37,680 Massachusetts · $37,440 Ohio · $37,220 Illinois · $36,650 Oregon · $36,060 Connecticut · $35,770
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 a physical therapist aide make in Wisconsin?
Physical Therapist Aides in Wisconsin earned a median of $36,820 a year ($17.70 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $31,890 to $43,060.
Where in Wisconsin do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $42,230.
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.