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Physical Therapists salary in Wisconsin

Median: $101,840 / year · $48.96 / hr · 2025

1% below the U.S. average

Mean
$102,210
$49.14 / hr
Median hourly
$48.96 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$80,740 – $124,640
U.S. median
$102,760
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$80,740
  • Median$101,840
  • Mean$102,210
  • 90th percentile$124,640

U.S. median $102,760

Take-home estimate

$75,427

On a $101,840 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$14,246 (14.0%)
  • State income tax$4,376 (4.3%)
  • Social Security$6,314 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,477 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$75,427 (74.1%)
  • Share of $101,840 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$108,225

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Wisconsin RPP is 94.1 (6% below the U.S. average).

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ZIP codes in Wisconsin

53215Milwaukee city53711Fitchburg city54601La Crosse city54115Hobart village53511Beloit city53704Madison city54956Neenah city53209Milwaukee city54915Appleton city53590Sun Prairie city53081Sheboygan city54703Eau Claire city

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Highest-paying states for Physical Therapists

Wisconsin ranks #19 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($101,840).

Physical Therapists median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest California$124,190
#2Alaska$115,280
#3New Jersey$112,140
#4Nevada$111,250
#5Maryland$106,890
#6New Mexico$106,880
#7Washington$105,950
#8Texas$105,810
#9Illinois$105,250
#10Connecticut$104,360
#11Massachusetts$103,790
#12Oregon$103,510
#13Arizona$103,220
#14Ohio$103,050
#15Georgia$102,700
#16Delaware$102,050
#17Colorado$102,030
#18Minnesota$102,010
#19Wisconsin$101,840
#20Hawaii$101,700
#21District of Columbia$101,640
#22Indiana$101,560
#23Virginia$101,450
#24Pennsylvania$101,380
#25South Carolina$101,330
#26Florida$101,040
#27Michigan$100,900
#28Kentucky$100,710
#29New York$100,660
#30Wyoming$100,400
#31Tennessee$100,140
#32Mississippi$99,990
#33North Carolina$99,910
#34Utah$99,880
#35New Hampshire$99,850
#36Maine$99,720
#37Rhode Island$99,400
#38Missouri$99,310
#39Arkansas$99,010
#40Idaho$99,000
#41Oklahoma$98,590
#42Louisiana$98,530
#43Kansas$98,290
#44Vermont$97,970
#45Iowa$97,560
#46Alabama$97,290
#47Nebraska$97,090
#48West Virginia$96,600
#49South Dakota$92,660
#50Montana$91,450
#51 Lowest North Dakota$85,330

Frequently asked questions

What is the median physical therapists salary in Wisconsin?
The OEWS median is $101,840 per year ($48.96 / hr) (2025), 1% below the U.S. average.
How much does a physical therapists make per hour in Wisconsin?
The OEWS hourly median is $48.96 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $75,427 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does physical therapists pay compare nationally?
The Wisconsin median is 1% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $102,760.
Which states pay physical therapistss the most?
California has the highest published OEWS median at $124,190. Wisconsin ranks #19 of 51.
What is that salary worth after Wisconsin living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 94.1 (U.S. = 100), 6% below the U.S. average. $101,840 in Wisconsin has about the same purchasing power as $108,225 at U.S. average prices.