How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Madison?
$54,870a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $26.38 an hour or $4,573 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.38
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 214 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,560Median: $54,870Highest 10%: $72,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| 25th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $54,870 | $26.38 | |
| 75th | $63,560 | $30.56 | |
| 90th | $72,790 | $35.00 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $66,210 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $62,440 |
| Appleton, WI | $57,920 |
| Green Bay, WI | $57,280 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $63,380 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $50,310 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $50,120 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,930 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,600 |
| Massage Therapist | $49,080 |
| Medical Assistant | $48,750 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,740 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $42,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $26.38 ($54,870 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $54,870 against $72,300 nationally, 24% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,960, so Madison pays 8% less.
Where does Madison rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
214 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,790 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.