Physical Therapists Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $101,530 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.81
10th percentile $76,500
90th percentile $123,750
Employed locally 830
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,500
    25th
    $87,370
    50th (median)
    $101,530
    75th
    $111,190
    90th
    $123,750

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 117% Median Physical Therapists salary is 17% 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64,040
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,580
    Psychiatric Technicians$62,130
    Pharmacists$143,940
    Physicians, All Other$301,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Madison, WI is $48.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.24 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Madison, WI is 0.5% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,500 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,370.