Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $36,130 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $28,450
90th percentile $51,900
Employed locally 70
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,450
    25th
    $28,720
    50th (median)
    $36,130
    75th
    $46,200
    90th
    $51,900

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 42% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,290
    Abilene, TX $46,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Urban Honolulu, HI $44,430
    Minnesota $44,340

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Winston-Salem, NC $43,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $42,230
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $38,790
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $36,560
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $36,010
    Wisconsin $35,700

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,970
    Nursing Assistants $43,620
    Medical Assistants $48,150
    Phlebotomists $46,410
    Dental Assistants $48,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Madison, WI is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.85 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Madison, WI is 4.7% above the national median of $34,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Aides in Madison?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $28,450 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,720.