How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Madison?
$63,380a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $30.47 an hour or $5,282 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.47
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 207 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,630Median: $63,380Highest 10%: $77,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| 25th | $59,520 | $28.62 | |
| Median | $63,380 | $30.47 | |
| 75th | $73,890 | $35.52 | |
| 90th | $77,530 | $37.27 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.
| Janesville, WI | $69,900 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $69,790 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $65,630 |
| Kenosha, WI | $64,940 |
| Duluth, MN | $64,900 |
| Appleton, WI | $64,240 |
| Green Bay, WI | $63,590 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,180 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,210 |
| Racine, WI | $58,950 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $54,870 |
| 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 a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $30.47 ($63,380 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $63,380 against $68,380 nationally, 7% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $64,080, so Madison pays 1% less.
Where does Madison rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
207 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,530 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.