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

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$64,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.81/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
1,650
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,101 #32 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Wisconsin, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $64,080 per year ($30.81 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $51,960, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $77,440. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $64,080 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $64,080 is worth about $68,101 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #32 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,960
$24.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,080
$30.81/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,440
$37.23/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $64,080 $68,101
Minnesota $66,770 $67,704 −$2,690
Illinois $65,240 $65,267 −$1,160
Michigan $61,670 $64,095 +$2,410
Iowa $61,030 $69,540 +$3,050

Physical Therapist Assistant in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Wisconsin?

Physical therapist assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $64,080 per year ($30.81 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $64,080, Wisconsin pays 6% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 1,650 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

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