How much does an occupational therapist make in Milwaukee?
$94,020a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $45.20 an hour or $7,835 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.20
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 256 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,820Median: $94,020Highest 10%: $111,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,820 | $36.45 | |
| 25th | $80,270 | $38.59 | |
| Median | $94,020 | $45.20 | |
| 75th | $102,300 | $49.19 | |
| 90th | $111,200 | $53.44 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Madison, WI | $95,670 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $95,420 |
| Janesville, WI | $94,750 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $45.20 ($94,020 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $94,020 against $100,300 nationally, 6% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $92,390, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for occupational therapist pay?
256 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,200 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.