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

Physical Therapist Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$101,840/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.96/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
5,580
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,231 #19 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Wisconsin, explained

Physical therapists in Wisconsin earn a median of $101,840 per year ($48.96 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $80,740, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $124,640. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $101,840 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $101,840 is worth about $108,231 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #19 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,740
$38.82/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$101,840
$48.96/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$124,640
$59.92/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $101,840 $108,231
Illinois $105,250 $105,294 −$3,410
Minnesota $102,010 $103,436 −$170
Michigan $100,900 $104,867 +$940
Iowa $97,560 $111,164 +$4,280

Physical Therapist in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Wisconsin?

Physical therapists in Wisconsin earn a median of $101,840 per year ($48.96 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay physical therapists well?

At $101,840, Wisconsin pays 1% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 5,580 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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