Occupational Therapists salary
in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Middle 50%
- $80,270–$102,320
- vs U.S. median
- -6%
- Metro rank
- #111 of 148
Occupational Therapists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro earn a median of $94,020 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,220 jobs (May 2025). That is 6% below the U.S. median of $100,330 and 2% above the WI statewide median of $92,390. It ranks #111 of 148 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Milwaukee
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Grandison Management | $74,152 | 7 |
Occupational Therapists pay in other WI metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $95,670 |
| Green Bay, WI | $88,730 |
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Questions
What is the average Occupational Therapists salary in Milwaukee?
The BLS median is $94,020 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,220 jobs pay between $80,270 and $102,320. The 10th percentile is $75,820 and the 90th is $111,160.
Is Milwaukee a high-paying metro for Occupational Therapists?
That is 6% below the U.S. median of $100,330 and 2% above the WI statewide median of $92,390. It ranks #111 of 148 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Occupational Therapists make an hour in Milwaukee?
About $45.20 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $94,020 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $38.59–$49.19 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Occupational Therapists the most in Milwaukee?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Grandison Management ($74,152). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.