How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Milwaukee?
$62,440a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $30.02 an hour or $5,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.02
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 170 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,940Median: $62,440Highest 10%: $76,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,940 | $24.49 | |
| 25th | $58,210 | $27.99 | |
| Median | $62,440 | $30.02 | |
| 75th | $71,720 | $34.48 | |
| 90th | $76,010 | $36.54 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $66,210 |
| Appleton, WI | $57,920 |
| Green Bay, WI | $57,280 |
| Madison, WI | $54,870 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,630 |
| Massage Therapist | $56,350 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $49,780 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,800 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,140 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,000 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,310 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 |
| Orderly | $42,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $30.02 ($62,440 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $62,440 against $72,300 nationally, 14% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,960, so Milwaukee pays 4% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
170 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,010 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.