Occupational Therapists pay range in Fond du Lac
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,660 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Fond du Lac earn between $74,750 and $97,850.
- $62K10th
- $75K25th
- $79KMedian
- $98K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,540 | $7,128 | $41.12 |
| Median | $79,390 | $6,616 | $38.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,750 | $6,229 | $35.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,850 | $8,154 | $47.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Fond du Lac vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Fond du Lac earn 6% less than the Wisconsin average ($91,150) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fond du Lac | $85,540 | $79,390 | $61,970 | $115,660 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $91,150 | $92,390 | $73,610 | $110,950 | 3,710 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Fond du Lac
On the average salary of $85,540, a single filer in Fond du Lac takes home about $65,438 a year, or $5,453 a month and $2,517 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fond du Lac a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fond du Lac area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $85,540 buys what about $93,340 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Fond du Lac ($50,340). A typical home costs $291,420, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Wisconsin cities
Fond du Lac ranks 13th of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($94,180).
- Madison$94,180
- Milwaukee$92,510
- Janesville$91,930
- Oshkosh$91,420
- Appleton$90,130
- Kenosha$89,980
- Racine$89,510
- Green Bay$89,280
- Eau Claire$88,590
- Fond du Lac$85,540
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Fond du Lac: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Fond du Lac?
$41.12 an hour on average, and $38.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Fond du Lac?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Fond du Lac?
About $65,438 a year ($5,453 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,540.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Fond du Lac than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Fond du Lac, WI (22540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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