How much does a physical therapist make in Milwaukee?
$103,000a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $49.53 an hour or $8,586 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.53
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 1,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,090Median: $103,000Highest 10%: $125,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,090 | $39.95 | |
| 25th | $94,810 | $45.58 | |
| Median | $103,000 | $49.53 | |
| 75th | $113,600 | $54.60 | |
| 90th | $125,200 | $60.18 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Sheboygan, WI | $104,100 |
| Madison, WI | $102,800 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $49.53 ($103,000 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $103,000 against $102,800 nationally, 0% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $101,800, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for physical therapist pay?
120 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,200 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.