Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Wisconsin
What physical therapist assistants earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$64,080$30.81 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$59,790 – $73,210Top 10%: $77,440+
Jobs1,6500.78× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist 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 | $69,790 | $33.55 | 730 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,630 | $31.55 | 480 |
| Madison, WI | $63,380 | $30.47 | 180 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $62,520 | $30.06 | 120 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $61,440 | $29.54 | 110 |
| Green Bay, WI | $63,590 | $30.57 | 100 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $64,900 | $31.20 | 90 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $63,180 | $30.37 | 80 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $58,950 | $28.34 | 80 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $63,170 | $30.37 | 70 |
| Appleton, WI | $64,240 | $30.88 | 50 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,210 | $28.95 | 50 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $69,900 | $33.60 | 50 |
| Kenosha, WI | $64,940 | $31.22 | 50 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $61,270 | $29.46 | 40 |
| Wausau, WI | $60,250 | $28.96 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Arkansas · $64,520 Kansas · $64,500 New York · $64,100 Ohio · $63,820 Missouri · $63,770 Wyoming · $63,550
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 assistant make in Wisconsin?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Wisconsin earned a median of $64,080 a year ($30.81 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $59,790 to $73,210.
Where in Wisconsin do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Janesville-Beloit, WI at $69,900.
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.