Occupational Therapist Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median occupational therapist in the Milwaukee area earns $94,020 a year ($45.20 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($100,330) and 2% above the Wisconsin median ($92,390). Half of the 1,220 occupational therapists there earn between $80,270 and $102,320.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,820 | $73,610 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $80,270 | $78,430 | $82,510 |
| Median | $94,020 | $92,390 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $102,320 | $102,240 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $111,160 | $110,950 | $131,950 |
| Average | $92,510 | $91,150 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 1,220 | 3,710 | 162,450 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- San Jose, CA: $136,870
- San Francisco, CA: $136,770
- Sacramento, CA: $122,780
- Austin, TX: $122,050
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,040
- San Diego, CA: $121,680
- Riverside, CA: $119,530
- Portland, OR: $112,100
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.