Physical Therapists Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $98,530 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.37
10th percentile $80,140
90th percentile $117,840
Employed locally 190
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,140
    25th
    $82,790
    50th (median)
    $98,530
    75th
    $103,460
    90th
    $117,840

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 136% Median Physical Therapists salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $121,420
    Williamsport, PA $109,720
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $108,280
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $103,860
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $103,730
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $102,930

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,420
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,030
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,860
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$75,510
    Dental Hygienists$82,870
    Physicians, All Other$418,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Eau Claire, WI is $47.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.84 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Eau Claire, WI is 2.5% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $80,140 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,790.