How much does an occupational therapist make in Madison?
$95,670a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $46.00 an hour or $7,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.00
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 229 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,480Median: $95,670Highest 10%: $115,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,480 | $35.81 | |
| 25th | $80,280 | $38.60 | |
| Median | $95,670 | $46.00 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.40 | |
| 90th | $115,600 | $55.58 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Oshkosh, WI | $95,420 |
| Janesville, WI | $94,750 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $94,020 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $93,600 |
| Kenosha, WI | $93,120 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $92,610 |
| Racine, WI | $91,670 |
| Appleton, WI | $90,310 |
| Wausau, WI | $90,030 |
| Green Bay, WI | $88,730 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $84,520 |
| Duluth, MN | $84,440 |
| La Crosse, WI | $82,560 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $46.00 ($95,670 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $95,670 against $100,300 nationally, 5% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $92,390, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for occupational therapist pay?
229 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.