Physical Therapist salary in Wisconsin
What physical therapists earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$101,840$48.96 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$88,320 – $114,070Top 10%: $124,640+
Jobs5,5801.10× the U.S. concentration
Physical 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 | $102,450 | $49.26 | 3,360 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $103,030 | $49.53 | 1,710 |
| Madison, WI | $102,810 | $49.43 | 900 |
| Green Bay, WI | $99,850 | $48.01 | 340 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $101,170 | $48.64 | 330 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $100,940 | $48.53 | 310 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $96,690 | $46.49 | 270 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $97,550 | $46.90 | 200 |
| Kenosha, WI | $99,160 | $47.67 | 190 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $101,120 | $48.61 | 190 |
| Appleton, WI | $101,920 | $49.00 | 180 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $98,610 | $47.41 | 170 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $99,710 | $47.94 | 160 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $100,830 | $48.48 | 150 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $104,110 | $50.05 | 130 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $100,050 | $48.10 | 120 |
| Wausau, WI | $99,910 | $48.03 | 90 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $108,450 | $52.14 | 70 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $100,130 | $48.14 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Delaware · $102,050 Colorado · $102,030 Minnesota · $102,010 Hawaii · $101,700 Indiana · $101,560 Virginia · $101,450
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 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980 Dental Hygienists · $96,540
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Wisconsin?
Physical Therapists in Wisconsin earned a median of $101,840 a year ($48.96 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $88,320 to $114,070.
Where in Wisconsin do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Sheboygan, WI at $104,110.
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.