Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $63,320 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.44
10th percentile $46,530
90th percentile $78,430
Employed locally 210
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,530
    25th
    $51,750
    50th (median)
    $63,320
    75th
    $72,550
    90th
    $78,430

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 73% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $73,640
    Wichita Falls, TX $72,920
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $72,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $72,500
    Wilmington, NC $69,660
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $69,210

    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 Assistants make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Madison, WI is $30.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Madison, WI is 3.3% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,530 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,750.