How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Milwaukee?
$65,630a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $31.55 an hour or $5,469 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.55
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 151 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,300Median: $65,630Highest 10%: $78,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,300 | $28.51 | |
| 25th | $62,220 | $29.91 | |
| Median | $65,630 | $31.55 | |
| 75th | $74,000 | $35.58 | |
| 90th | $78,670 | $37.82 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.
| Janesville, WI | $69,900 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $69,790 |
| Kenosha, WI | $64,940 |
| Duluth, MN | $64,900 |
| Appleton, WI | $64,240 |
| Green Bay, WI | $63,590 |
| Madison, WI | $63,380 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,180 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,210 |
| Racine, WI | $58,950 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $62,440 |
| 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 a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $31.55 ($65,630 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $65,630 against $68,380 nationally, 4% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $64,080, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
151 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,670 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.