SOC 31-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapist Assistants — Northeastern Wisconsin
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI is $62,520 a year, trailing the national median of $68,380 by 8.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI is $62,520 a year, trailing the national median of $68,380 by 8.6%. Half of workers earn between $59,260 and $73,180. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $54,570 and the ninetieth at $86,410.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.85 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Janesville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $69,900. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 163rd of 429 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,570 | −20.2% |
| 25th | $59,260 | −13.3% |
| Median (50th) | $62,520 | −8.6% |
| 75th | $73,180 | +7.0% |
| 90th | $86,410 | +26.4% |
| Mean | $66,130 | −3.3% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janesville | $69,900 | 50 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $65,630 | 480 | |
| 3 | Kenosha | $64,940 | 50 | |
| 4 | Appleton | $64,240 | 50 | |
| 5 | Green Bay | $63,590 | 100 | |
| 6 | Madison | $63,380 | 180 | |
| 7 | La Crosse | $63,180 | 80 | |
| 8 | Oshkosh | $61,270 | 40 | |
| 9 | Wausau | $60,250 | 40 | |
| 10 | Eau Claire | $60,210 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeastern Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,520 goes as far as $66,440 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,440US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,520 a year, 8.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,570 to $86,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Janesville, at $69,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $62,520, or $30.06 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $68,380, so pay in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI is 8.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI earns more than $86,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Janesville, at $69,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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