How much does a therapist make in Milwaukee?
$57,660a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $27.72 an hour or $4,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.72
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,270Median: $57,660Highest 10%: $122,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,270 | $22.73 | |
| 25th | $47,270 | $22.73 | |
| Median | $57,660 | $27.72 | |
| 75th | $63,920 | $30.73 | |
| 90th | $122,500 | $58.88 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,350 |
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 therapist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $27.72 ($57,660 a year).
Do therapists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $57,660 against $77,930 nationally, 26% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,420, so Milwaukee pays 3% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for therapist pay?
68 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,500 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.