Physical Therapists salary
in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Middle 50%
- $94,810–$113,560
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #75 of 240
Physical Therapists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro earn a median of $103,030 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,710 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $102,760 and 1% above the WI statewide median of $101,840. It ranks #75 of 240 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,710 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 | $82,118 | 7 |
Physical Therapists pay in other WI metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $102,810 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $101,170 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $100,940 |
| Green Bay, WI | $99,850 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $97,550 |
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Questions
What is the average Physical Therapists salary in Milwaukee?
The BLS median is $103,030 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,710 jobs pay between $94,810 and $113,560. The 10th percentile is $83,090 and the 90th is $125,170.
Is Milwaukee a high-paying metro for Physical Therapists?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $102,760 and 1% above the WI statewide median of $101,840. It ranks #75 of 240 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Physical Therapists make an hour in Milwaukee?
About $49.53 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $103,030 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $45.58–$54.60 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 Physical Therapists the most in Milwaukee?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Grandison Management ($82,118). 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.