Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $30.81 an hour ($64,080 a year). About 1,650 people work in this job there.

$30.81Median hourly pay

$59,790–$73,210Middle half of workers, yearly

1,650People in this job in Wisconsin

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($68,380). Wisconsin ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Wisconsin

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$24.98	$51,960
25% of workers	$28.75	$59,790
Half of workers (median)	$30.81	$64,080
75% of workers	$35.20	$73,210
90% of workers	$37.23	$77,440

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Wisconsin metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Janesville-Beloit	$69,900	50
Milwaukee-Waukesha	$65,630	480
Kenosha	$64,940	50
Appleton	$64,240	50
Green Bay	$63,590	100
Madison	$63,380	180
La Crosse-Onalaska	$63,180	80
Oshkosh-Neenah	$61,270	40
Wausau	$60,250	40
Eau Claire	$60,210	50
Racine-Mount Pleasant	$58,950	80

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

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Job outlook: +23% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Wisconsin

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$48,680
Psychiatric Technicians	$40,290
Respiratory Therapists	$84,210
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$59,960
Physical Therapist Aides	$36,820
Surgical Assistants	$78,030
Radiation Therapists	$93,600

Other job titles for this job

Rehabilitation AssistantAssistantCertified Physical Therapist AssistantCptaHome Care Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health Physical Therapist AssistantHome Health Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health PtaLicensed Physical Therapist AssistantLptaLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Pta

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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.