How much does a physical therapist make in Madison?
$102,800a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $49.43 an hour or $8,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.43
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 133 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,340Median: $102,800Highest 10%: $123,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,340 | $38.63 | |
| 25th | $88,780 | $42.68 | |
| Median | $102,800 | $49.43 | |
| 75th | $118,100 | $56.76 | |
| 90th | $123,200 | $59.24 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Sheboygan, WI | $104,100 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $103,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $102,500 |
| Appleton, WI | $101,900 |
| Janesville, WI | $100,800 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $100,100 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $100,100 |
| Wausau, WI | $99,910 |
| Green Bay, WI | $99,850 |
| Racine, WI | $99,710 |
| Kenosha, WI | $99,160 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $98,610 |
| La Crosse, WI | $97,550 |
| Duluth, MN | $96,690 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $49.43 ($102,800 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $102,800 against $102,800 nationally, 0% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $101,800, so Madison pays 1% more.
Where does Madison rank for physical therapist pay?
133 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,200 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.