How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Wisconsin?
$64,080a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Wisconsin. That is $30.81 an hour or $5,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.81
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,960Median: $64,080Highest 10%: $77,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,960 | $24.98 | |
| 25th | $59,790 | $28.75 | |
| Median | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| 75th | $73,210 | $35.20 | |
| 90th | $77,440 | $37.23 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Madison, WI | $63,380 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,180 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $61,270 |
| Wausau, WI | $60,250 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,210 |
| Racine, WI | $58,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 28. Arkansas | $64,520 |
| 29. Kansas | $64,500 |
| 30. New York | $64,100 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $64,080 |
| 32. Ohio | $63,820 |
| 33. Missouri | $63,770 |
| 34. Wyoming | $63,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $30.81 ($64,080 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $64,080 against $68,380 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Wisconsin ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Janesville-Beloit, WI, with a median of $69,900 a year.
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.