Physical Therapist Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median physical therapist in the Milwaukee area earns $103,030 a year ($49.53 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($102,760) and 1% above the Wisconsin median ($101,840). Half of the 1,710 physical therapists there earn between $94,810 and $113,560.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,090 | $80,740 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $94,810 | $88,320 | $86,160 |
| Median | $103,030 | $101,840 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $113,560 | $114,070 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $125,170 | $124,640 | $135,140 |
| Average | $103,920 | $102,210 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 1,710 | 5,580 | 267,330 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 27th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- San Diego, CA: $113,850
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,170
- Dallas, TX: $107,780
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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.