verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Occupational Therapist Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$92,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.42/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
3,710
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,188 #36 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Wisconsin, explained

Occupational therapists in Wisconsin earn a median of $92,390 per year ($44.42 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $73,610, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $110,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $92,390 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $92,390 is worth about $98,188 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #36 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,610
$35.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$92,390
$44.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$110,950
$53.34/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $92,390 $98,188
Illinois $99,700 $99,742 −$7,310
Minnesota $93,050 $94,351 −$660
Michigan $89,910 $93,445 +$2,480
Iowa $89,910 $102,448 +$2,480

Occupational Therapist in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Wisconsin?

Occupational therapists in Wisconsin earn a median of $92,390 per year ($44.42 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay occupational therapists well?

At $92,390, Wisconsin pays 8% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 3,710 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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