Occupational Therapist salary in Wisconsin
Occupational Therapists in Wisconsin earn a median of $41.66 per hour, about $86,660 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $47.28. The middle half earn between $37.29 and $47.88 per hour. The highest median among Wisconsin metro areas is in Kenosha, WI, at $43.00 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $41.66median pay per hour
- $86,660median pay per year
- 3,620employed in Wisconsin
- #42of 50 states by median pay
Occupational Therapist pay in Wisconsin: percentiles
| Level | Wisconsin per hour | Wisconsin per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.15 | $71,030 | $32.25 |
| Lower quartile | $37.29 | $77,560 | $38.70 |
| Median | $41.66 | $86,660 | $47.28 |
| Upper quartile | $47.88 | $99,590 | $53.11 |
| Top 10% | $51.57 | $107,270 | $62.42 |
Occupational Therapist pay by metro area in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Wisconsin median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | $43.00 | $89,440 | 90 | 3% above | $42.52 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $42.80 | $89,020 | 50 | 3% above | $45.68 |
| Madison, WI | $42.78 | $88,980 | 580 | 3% above | $43.97 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $42.56 | $88,520 | 100 | 2% above | $45.80 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $42.16 | $87,690 | 1,130 | 1% above | $43.49 |
| Wausau, WI | $41.50 | $86,320 | 80 | in line with | $44.79 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $40.66 | $84,560 | 100 | 2% below | $44.31 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $40.54 | $84,320 | 120 | 3% below | $43.69 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $40.08 | $83,360 | 110 | 4% below | $41.77 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $39.63 | $82,430 | 60 | 5% below | $42.15 |
| Appleton, WI | $39.37 | $81,880 | 140 | 5% below | $42.60 |
| Green Bay, WI | $38.69 | $80,470 | 290 | 7% below | $41.56 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $37.29 | $77,570 | 50 | 10% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Occupational Therapist pay in states next to Wisconsin
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Common questions
How much does a occupational therapist make in Wisconsin?
The median is $41.66 per hour, about $86,660 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $34.15 and the top 10% earn over $51.57 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Wisconsin city pays occupational therapists the most?
Among Wisconsin metro areas, Kenosha, WI has the highest median at $43.00 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Wisconsin rank for occupational therapist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 42nd of 50 states by median occupational therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your OT pay reportWisconsin · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Agnesian HealthCare, Inc.Waupun, WI · 1 wage offer$35.81/ hr$36–$36
- Grandison Management, Inc.Manitowoc, WI · 1 wage offer$34.64/ hr$35–$35
- Grandison Management, Inc.Tomahawk, WI · 1 wage offer$34.64/ hr$35–$35
- Grandison Management, Inc.Green Bay, WI · 1 wage offer$33.16/ hr$33–$33
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
11 employer-reported wage offers for OT in federal filings in Wisconsin, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 OT roles
- Occupational Therapist - Inpatient PRNPer diem$60.00–$60.00/ hour
- Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Prevea OutpatientPermanent$34.21–$51.31/ hour
Each one has pay, shift and start date.