Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the median pay for occupational therapy assistants is $28.83 an hour ($59,960 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.

$28.83Median hourly pay

$47,960–$65,740Middle half of workers, yearly

1,050People in this job in Wisconsin

That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($72,300). Wisconsin ranks 48th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for occupational therapy assistants in Wisconsin

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$21.45	$44,620
25% of workers	$23.06	$47,960
Half of workers (median)	$28.83	$59,960
75% of workers	$31.61	$65,740
90% of workers	$35.07	$72,940

Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Wisconsin metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Milwaukee-Waukesha	$62,440	230
La Crosse-Onalaska	$60,940	40
Kenosha	$60,790	30
Appleton	$57,920	60
Oshkosh-Neenah	$57,810	40
Green Bay	$57,280	70
Eau Claire	$56,110	30
Madison	$54,870	180

Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapy assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: +21.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 8,100 openings a year (BLS)

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Physical Therapist Assistants	$64,080
Massage Therapists	$58,070
Physical Therapist Aides	$36,820

Other job titles for this job

Acute Care Occupational Therapy AssistantAcute Care Ot AssistantCertified Occupational AssistantCertified Occupational Therapist AssistantCotaCertified Occupational Therapy AssistantCertified OtaHome Health CotaLicensed Occupational Therapist AssistantLotaLicensed Occupational Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Cota

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.